HR PRACTITIONER: SELECTIONS

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: HR Administration and Utilization

Reference number: HO 2026/11/80
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource /Public Admin or relevant qualification. 1-2 years’ experience in the recruitment and appointment environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of HR policies related to recruitment and selection and DPSA guidelines. Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Report-writing, Interpersonal relations, Confidentiality and self-discipline, Communication, Problem-solving and listening skills. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Employee Relations Act. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice. Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination regarding HR policies, acts and regulations. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employment Equity Act and other HR relevant mandates.

Duties

Coordinate and administer selection processes for entry-level, junior, middle and senior management posts in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and departmental frameworks. Coordinate all administrative processes related to shortlisting, interviews and competency-based assessments. Coordinate logistical arrangements for selection processes, including travel, accommodation, venues, catering and assessment services. Ensure effective document management, filing and safekeeping of recruitment and selection records. Management of performance information. Management of resources.

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 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.