SENIOR PRACTITIONER: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is seeking two Senior Practitioners for Performance Management based in Pretoria (Corporate Services branch) at a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08). Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resources Management or related fields, alongside 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with 3 years at a supervisory level. Responsibilities include administering PMDS and IQMS processes, managing performance agreements, handling grievances, and authorising transactions on PERSAL. Applications are submitted online using the new Z83 form.

Requirements & Qualifications

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resources Management / Public or Management/Human Resource Development as recognized by SAQA.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in the relevant area of which 3 years must be at the supervisory level.
• Valid driver’s license Code 8.
• Proven Computer Literacy in MS Office.
• In-depth understanding of the legislative framework that governs the Public Service.
• Understanding and application of prescripts: PSR, PSA, EEA, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury regulations, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, Educators and DPSA Legislation Frameworks, Chapter 4, SMS Handbook.
• Understanding of HRM best practices.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administration and the implementation of Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) and Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) processes.
• Monitor the implementation of IQMS and the PMDS policy frameworks.
• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of performance management, performance agreements, and mid-term/annual reviews.
• Quality assurance of PMDS documents before authorising on PERSAL and ensure PMDS status is updated.
• Arrange assessment committee meetings, provide secretariat support, compile minutes, and draft letters for moderating committee chairperson.
• Implement performance incentives on PERSAL and ensure correctness of service records after payment of pay progressions.
• Compile database of Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and coordinate provincial training and development activities.
• Handle grievances, disagreements, and disputes related to performance management.
• Manage daily employee performance, conduct timely performance assessments of subordinates, and delegate functions based on individual potential.

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