Personal Officers x13 posts at Gauteng Department of Education for semiskilled candidates
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- Jun 22
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
POST 21/179 : PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON
INCAPACITY LEAVE AND ILL-HEALTH RETIREMENT (PILIR) REF NO:
REFS/022813
Directorate: HRTS
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3- 5 years relevant experience in an HR working
environment. Must have knowledge of Policy and Procedure on Incapacity
Leave and Ill-Health Retirement (PILIR) and PERSAL. Knowledge of Public
Service Act 1994 and employment of educators Act of 1998, Regulations,
Collective Agreements and all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
within Human Resource in the public sector. Computer literacy in MS Excel,
MS Word, MS Access and MS Outlook and. Good interpersonal skills and
communication skills (verbal and written). Administrative, analytical and
organizational and Supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure and long
hours. A valid driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Ensure the effective and efficient management of PILIR. Oversee and
management of level 5 employees (PMDS, leave, conflict, resources; etc. and
their day-to-day functions. Monitor and update the tracking grid. Provide
support to the Districts and Head Office. Visit to the clients and District offices
to provide support. Must be able to facilitate PILIR training. Must be able to
take minutes. Quality assure all PILIR applications/outcome letters. Compile
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with strict adherence to time
frames. Generate submissions/memo. Must attend to all PILIR queries.
Participate in the development and review of departmental PILIR (policy on
leave for ill-health retirement) policy, guidelines, strategies, and procedures
and implement thereof. Conduct desktop research on Human Resource best
practices. Analyse departmental PILIR policy, guidelines, strategy and Human
Resource procedure manuals to identify gaps. Coordinate the approval of
PILIR guidelines and strategy in consulting with relevant stakeholders. Monitor
compliance on PILIR process and procedures in line with relevant
stakeholders. Create awareness on PILIR procedures by conducting
workshop, interpreting and explaining the PILIR policies and procedures to the
Department personnel. Provide support with the implementation of PILIR
transaction on PERSAL. Receive and verify required supporting documents of
independent medical assessment from a sick employee. Update PILIR tracking
grid for their respective cluster/office participate in the implementation of
effective and efficient administrative systems and procedures within the
Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr VE Netshithuthuni Tel No: (011) 843 6865
POST 21/180 : PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCE
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES REF NO: REFS/022823
Directorate: HRTS
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3- 5 years relevant experience in the HR working
environment. in HR working environment. Knowledge of PERSAL, Public
Service Regulations, Collective Agreements and all relevant legislation,
policies and procedures within Human Resource in the public sector. Good
interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written).
Administrative, analytical and organizational skills. Supervisory skills and
Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. A valid
driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Coordinate the provision of all personnel administration services on PERSAL
for SMS and MMS members. Support implementation of appointments of
PERSAL for SMS and MMS members. Facilitate the processing of
Homeowners’ allowance. Facilitate the processing of resettlement and
relocation costs, medical aid, long services, pension benefits and payment of
leave gratuity for SMS and MMS members. Facilitate the processing of
overtime, transfers, debt management, qualifications bonus, acting allowance
and salary administration for SMS and MMS members. Provide support on
directorates regarding leave management and update leave register on
PERSAL and Employment Self Service (ESS). Update of resignation
transactions on electronic database for tracking and the personnel file for SMS
and MMS members. Approve/ Disapprove conditions of service transactions
on PERSAL. Support the implementation of termination transactions on
PERSAL and ensure current and update records on PERSAL. Advise GDF on
debt not captured on PERSAL. Quality assures the completed and signed
retirement pack from the Employee retiring. Submit completed exit
questionnaire to notify Performance Management Development on resignation
for intervention. Train Office/District based employees on the completion of
documents and the termination policy for the following: Resignation. Contract
expiry. Retirement. Death. Misconduct. Ill Health retirement. Early retirement.
Severance package. Exit interviews. Co Ordinate reporting lines as well as
appointment of SMS and MMS members on ESS Provide a Human Resource
advisory on conditions of services to all departmental personnel. Support the
collation of the appointment, leave, exit and another transversal HR needs from
the district/ client and respond thereto. Facilitate information sharing sessions
for all the personnel in the Department. Compile monthly statistical reports and
management reports. Ensure effective, efficient supervision of staff. And
coordinate the signing of job descriptions. Conduct performance reviews.
Assist in the provisioning of stationery and office supplies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Jabulile Mchunu Tel No: (011) 843 6609
POST 21/181 : PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE REF NO:
REFS/022830 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: HRTS
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificates plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the
HR working environment. Experience should include conditions of service,
appointments, terminations, leave, Pillar, IOD and salary adjustments.
Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management policies,
procedures, regulations, current legislations peculiar to education and public
service. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure, use of PERSAL and to provide advisory support
to business units. Computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word MS Access and
MS outlook. Applicant must be in a possession of a South African valid driver’s
license
DUTIES : Coordinate the provision of all personnel administration services on PERSAL.
Support implementation of appointments of PERSAL. Facilitate the processing
of Homeowners’ allowance. Facilitate the processing of resettlement and
relocation costs, medical aid, long services, pension benefits and payment of
leave gratuity. Facilitate the processing of overtime, transfers, debt
management, qualifications bonus, acting allowance and salary administration.
Provide support on directorates regarding leave management and update
leave register on PERSAL and Employment Self Service (ESS). Update of
resignation transactions on electronic database for tracking and the personnel
file. Approve/ Disapprove conditions of service transactions on PERSAL.
Support the implementation of termination transactions on PERSAL and
ensure current and update records on PERSAL. Advise GDF on debt not
captured on PERSAL. Quality assures the completed and signed retirement
pack from the Employee retiring. Submit completed exit questionnaire to notify
Performance Management Development on resignation for intervention. Train
Office/District based employees on the completion of documents and the
termination policy for the following: Resignation. Contract expiry. Retirement.
Death. Misconduct. Ill Health retirement. Early retirement. Severance package.
Exit interviews. Provide a Human Resource advisory on conditions of services
to all departmental personnel. Support the collation of the appointment, leave,
exit and another transversal HR needs from the district/ client and respond
thereto. Facilitate information sharing sessions for all the personnel in the
Department. Compile monthly statistical reports and management reports.
Ensure effective, efficient supervision of staff. And coordinate the signing of job
descriptions. Conduct performance reviews. Assist in the provisioning of
stationery and office supplies.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Raymond Makgopa Tel No: (011) 843 6676
POST 21/183 : PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL AND
SYSTEM REF NO: REFS/022842 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: HRTS
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in establishment
administration. Knowledge of PERSAL, Knowledge of CORE, Establishment
Control, Public Service Regulations, Collective Agreements, Basic Condition of
Employment Act and all relevant legislative framework that governs all HR
related policies and Procedures within Human Resource in the Public Sector.
Good Interpersonal skills and communications skills (Verbal and Written).
Administrative, Analytical and organizational skills, Project Management skills,
Conflict management, Supervisory Skills and computer literacy. Ability to work
under pressure and long hours during audit process. A valid driver’s license is
essential.
DUTIES : To effectively implement and administer organization and post establishment
administration services. Verify the correctness of post establishment changes
request. Establish control and monitoring mechanisms to ensure efficient and
effective implementation of post establishment. Generate and analyses reports
with regards to special THRS projects and other establishment administration
related functions. Ensure the implementation of all departmental Transversal
HR Policies, strategies and procedures to ensure adherence by Departmental
Personnel. Render an effective HR advisory service to management and
employees in the department. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
Supervise, approve post establishment transactions, provide training, manage
leave and assess the performance of subordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Grace Majola Tel No: (011) 355 6823
POST 21/184 : PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: CONDITIONS OF SERVICES (X7
POSTS)
Sub- directorate: THRS
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng East District Ref No: REFS/022845
Ekurhuleni North District Ref No: REFS/022851
Johannesburg West District Ref No: REFS/022855
Johannesburg East District Ref No: REFS/022861
Johannesburg North District Ref No: REFS/022866
Johannesburg South District Ref No: REFS/022872
Johannesburg Central District Ref No: REFS/022874
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificates plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the
HR working environment. Experience should include conditions of service,
appointments, terminations, leave, Pillar, IOD and salary adjustments.
Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management policies,
procedures, regulations, current legislations peculiar to education and public
service. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure, use of PERSAL and to provide advisory support
to business units. Computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word MS Access and
MS outlook. Applicant must be in a possession of a South African valid driver’s
license.
DUTIES : Coordinate the provision of all personnel administration services on PERSAL.
Support implementation of appointments of PERSAL. Facilitate the processing
of Homeowners’ allowance. Facilitate the processing of resettlement and
relocation costs, medical aid, long services, pension benefits and payment of
leave gratuity. Facilitate the processing of overtime, transfers, debt
management, qualifications bonus, acting allowance and salary administration.
Provide support on directorates regarding leave management and update
leave register on PERSAL and Employment Self Service (ESS). Update of
resignation transactions on electronic database for tracking and the personnel
file. Approve/ Disapprove conditions of service transactions on PERSAL.
Support the implementation of termination transactions on PERSAL and
ensure current and update records on PERSAL. Advise GDF on debt not
captured on PERSAL. Quality assures the completed and signed retirement
pack from the Employee retiring. Submit completed exit questionnaire to notify
Performance Management Development on resignation for intervention. Train
Office/District based employees on the completion of documents and the
termination policy for the following: Resignation. Contract expiry. Retirement.
Death. Misconduct. Ill Health retirement. Early retirement. Severance package.
Exit interviews. Provide a Human Resource advisory on conditions of services
to all departmental personnel. Support the collation of the appointment, leave,
exit and another transversal HR needs from the district/ client and respond
thereto. Facilitate information sharing sessions for all the personnel in the
Department. Compile monthly statistical reports and management reports.
Ensure effective, efficient supervision of staff. And coordinate the signing of job
descriptions. Conduct performance reviews. Assist in the provisioning of
stationery and office supplies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Mpho Leotlela Tel No: (011) 736 0717 (GE District)
Ms Emily Mochela Tel No: (011) 746 8190 (EN District)
Mr Lizwe Jafta at 064 929 9493 (JW District)
Ms Elizabeth Moloko Tel No: (011)666 9109 (JE District)
Ms Nelisiwe Mashazi Tel No: (011) 694 9321 (JN District)
Ms Lola Malimagovha Tel No: (011) 247 5947 (JS District)
Mr Linda Mabutho Tel No: (011) 983 2231 (JC District)
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be hand delivered or posted to the relevant district offices and Head office where the post is advertised OR apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.
Please see the address below:
Head Office [HO]: Physical Address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg. Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001
Enquiries: check enquiries on the advert.
Districts Ekurhuleni North (EN): Physical Address: 78 Howard Avenue, Munpen Building, Benoni. Postal Address: Private Bag X059, Benoni, 1500
Enquiries: Ms Emily Mochela Tel No: (011) 746-8190.
District Ekurhuleni South [ES]: Physical Address: Infinity Office Park, 2 Robin Close, Meyersdal Private Bag X8001, Alberton, 1456
Enquiries: Ms Ellen Raphoto Tel No: (011) 389-6077.
Gauteng East District [GE]: Physical Address Corner 7th Street and 5th Avenue, 5th Floor Telkom Towers, Postal Address, Springs: 1560
Enquiries: Mr Mpho Leotlela Tel No: (011) 736-0717.
District Johannesburg North [JN]: Physical Address: Corner Biccard & Jorrison street FNB Building Braamfontein, Postal Address: Private Bag X01, Braamfontein, 2017
Enquiries: Ms Nelisiwe Mashazi Tel No: (011) 694 9378.
District Sedibeng East [SE]: Physical Address: Corner Joubert & Kruger Street SL & M Building Vereeniging. Postal Address: Private Bag X05, Vereeniging, 1930
Enquiries: Ms. Nomathemba Xawuka Tel No: (016) 440 1717.
District Sedibeng West [SW]: Physical Address: Sebokeng College 6 Samuel Street; Zone 18, Sebokeng Postal Address: Private Bag X067, Vanderbijlpark, 1900
Enquiries: Ms Bertha Mlotshwa Tel No: (016) 594 9193.
District Tshwane South [TS]: Physical Address: President Towers Building, 265 Pretorius Street PRETORIA Postal Address: Private Bag X198 Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Mr Thabiso Mphosi Tel No: (012) 401 6434.
District Tshwane West [TW]: Physical Address: Klipgat Road Old Hebron College Postal Address: Private Bag X38, Rosslyn, 0200
Enquiries: Ms Priscilla Ravele Tel No: (012) 725 1451.
District Gauteng North [GN]: Physical Address: Yorkcor Park Building, 86 Watermeyer Street, Val De Grace, Pretoria Postal Address: Private Bag X75 Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Ms. Matlhodi Moloto Tel No: (012) 846 3641.
District Gauteng West [GW]: Physical Address: Corner Boshoff & Human Street, Krugersdorp Postal Address: Private Bag X2020, Krugersdorp 1740
Enquiries: Ms Louisa Dhlamini Tel No: (011) 660-4581.
District Johannesburg Central [JC]: Physical Address: Corner Morola & Chris Hani Road Soweto College, Pimville Postal Address: P.O. Box 900064, Bertsham, 2013.
Enquiries: Mr Linda Mabutho Tel No: (011) 983-2231.
District Johannesburg East [JE]: Physical Address: Sandown High School, 1 North Road, Sandown, Postal Address: Private Bag X9910, Sandton, 2146.
Enquiries: Ms Elizabeth Moloko: Tel No: (011) 666-9109.
District Johannesburg South [JS]: Physical Address: 100 Northern Parkway, Crownwood Ormonde, Johannesburg. Postal Address: Private Bag X13, Lenasia, 1820
Enquiries: Ms Lola Malimangovha Tel No: (011) 247-5957.
District Johannesburg West [JW]: Physical Address: 20 Goldman Street, Florida Postal Address: P.O. Box 1995, Florida,1709.
Enquiries: Mr Lizwe Jafta Tel No: (011) 831 5433, Sandton, 2146. Enquiries: Ms Elizabeth Moloko Tel No: (011) 666-9109.
District Tshwane North [TN]: Physical Address: Wonderboom Junction 11 Lavender Street, Pretoria. Postal Address: Private Bag X945, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries Ms Aluciah Malegopo Tel No: (012) 543 4313.
NOTE : It is our intention to promote (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A 112 fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV must be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered.
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