HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER

Department of Social Development

Directorate: Human Resources Management

Reference number: V1/D/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Circular: No 37 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration including PERSAL Certificates: Post Establishment Administration PLUS 1-2 years’ experience in Human Resource Information Management within PERSAL Establishment environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge and understanding of relevant department HR Policies. Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and Vulindlela Systems. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA requirements for Personnel Expenditure Reporting. Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Information Security standard. Knowledge and understanding of compensation analysis. Knowledge and understanding of Organizational Design Principles. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of MS Excel. Knowledge and understanding of HRBP tool. Knowledge and understanding of Code of Remunerations. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and Directives. Knowledge and Understanding of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal). Office management and Administration. Computer Literacy. Client Liaison. Analytical. Financial administration. Report writing. People management. Planning and organizing. Problem solving. Numeracy. Client orientation and customer focus. Report writing. Policy analysis and implementation. Project administration. Facilitation and presentation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

Duties

Administer PERSAL establishment within the department. Monitor and align the department’s staff establishment on PERSAL according to the approved organisational structure. Collate HR information and assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports on HR activities. Render an effective HR advisory and support services to employees with regards to HR information and post establishment. Render support service to Capacity Assessment and Human Resource Planning.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Chief Director: Human Capital Management-erecruit.HCM2@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-e- recruit.PPSIME@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Systems Development- erecruit.DDSD2@dsd.gov.za; HR Information Systems Officer-e- recruit.HRISO@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Mr B Bubu Tel No: (012) 312 7503

Note

In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured, Indian, and White males; African, Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.