HR PRACTITIONER: PLACEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: HR Administration and Utilization

Reference number: HO 2026/11/110
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 16 November 2026
Circular: No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. 1-2 years’ experience in human resource environment. PERSAL knowledge will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and attributes: Basic knowledge of HR policies and procedures. LOGIS administration. Understanding of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of clerical and administrative processes. Basic financial administration. Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to HR. Placement payment. Listening skills. Numeracy. Knowledge of placement policy and processes. Knowledge of HR mandates on placement payments. Relevant PERSAL functions. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and related HR policies and procedures.

Duties

Administer transfer related benefits at placements. Receive, check and process requests for transfer related benefits: Interim accommodation, removal of furniture, payment of bond fees, payment of the relocation claim, pre-visit. Implementation of policies and procedures. Apply HR placement policies and procedures when dealing with all transfer related benefits. Monitor and follow- up of payments. Keep a register/database of all placement payment requests. Liaise with relevant stakeholders timely processing of payments. Respond to queries from employees regarding their payments. Provide general admin support. Maintain and update records, files and databases related to HR placement payments. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.

Where to send your application

Should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.