HRD PRACTITIONER: BURSARIES

Department of Cooperative Governance

Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development Directorate: Human Capital Development

Reference number: REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/40/2026 (HCD)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management/Development/Skills Development as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 1-2 years of experience in an HRM&D environment, experience in Bursaries will be an added advantage and a valid Drivers Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of Policies, Legislation and Prescripts pertaining to the Human Resource Development field; Public Service Education and Training Strategies; Education and Training Structures; Financial Management; Practical demonstration of knowledge in the Human Resource Development field; Finance; Project Management; Planning; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Conflict Management; Staff Development; Diversity Management; Presentation Skills; Customer Orientation; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government Institutions, Private Sector, NGOs and Departmental Officials; Good computer literacy in MS Office. Candidates must be able and willing to drive.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to coordinate bursaries and study assistance programmes with the following responsibilities: Administer State Aided Studies/Bursaries for the department; Provide for the administration of bursary matters; Develop, implement and maintain bursary/study assistance programme policies; Administer bursary/study assistance programme payments.

Where to send your application

To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Perumal

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (033) 260 8058

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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