SENIOR PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND POLICY

Job Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Planning and Policy based in Pretoria (Corporate Services). Requirements include an NQF Level 6 Diploma in HR Management or a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, plus 2-3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of PERSAL, Vulindlela, PSA, PSR, and PFMA, and a valid code B driver's licence. Responsibilities involve HR planning, policy review, research, workforce reporting, and committee secretariate duties. Candidates must apply online via the Z83 application system.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An undergraduate Diploma (NQF Level 6) qualification in Human Resource Management or Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and/or Organisational Psychology as recognised by SAQA
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in an HR planning, policy and strategy environment
• Understanding of PSA, PSR, PFMA and any relevant directives
• Experience in the development, review and implementation of HR policies
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good administrative, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Basic research or benchmarking skills
• Client-oriented, ability to work under pressure and cope with a high workload
• Good communication (written, verbal and liaising) skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Knowledge of PERSAL system and Vulindlela
• Ability to work long hours when required
• Valid code B driver’s licence

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the compilation, review and update of the HR plan, reports and policies (including delegations)
• Conduct research and trend analysis on workforce planning issues and stay abreast of new developments
• Ensure accurate workforce information and data
• Coordinate HR planning monthly
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of HR policies and procedures
• Ensure reliability and validity of HR information
• Prepare data inputs for the HR Plan and HR Annual Oversight Report
• Assist with the assessment of Human Resources components
• Serve as secretariat for HR Planning and Policy Committees
• Conduct workshops on HR Planning and policies
• Complete a relevant competency exercise if shortlisted

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