HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: CMS27/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF4) as recognized by SAQA. Post-matric qualification and experience in Recruitment, Selection and Appointments will be an added advantage. knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act. Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organising and planning skills. Good analytical thinking, innovation, and creative skills. Good computer literacy. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to interpret policies and directives on HR matters. Ability to plan and organise the activities of the division. Ability to work long hours and under pressure.

Duties

Render recruitment, selection, and appointments support. Administer job applications. Provide support with the coordination and processing of appointment documents. Serve as technical advisor during shortlisting and interviewing process. Support effective Personnel Suitability Checks and administer and process placement of employees on PERSAL. Provide advice on all HR related matters.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms P Diphaha, Email: PDiphaha@dffe.gov.za

Note

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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