SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: EMPLOYEE SALARY NOTCHES AND PAY PROGESSIONS

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: HR Support Directorate: HR System and Support

Reference number: HO 2026/11/62
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. 3 - 5 years relevant experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of collective agreements with regard to employee notch progression processes. DPSA circulars with regard to employee notch progression processes. Career management strategy. Performance management system. HR mandates regarding employee notch progression processes. Employee notch progression processes policy and processes. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. The ability to access and interpret required management information. Communication, problem solving, listening and report writing skills.

Duties

Administration of employee pay progression processes within DCS. Alignment of assessment results. Application of career path requirements per salary level. Capturing and checking of data integrity on PERSAL. Administration of employee salary notches processes. Interpretation of policy with regard to notch increases. Assist the Chief Directorate: Legal Services with regards to salary notch disputes. Assist with budget estimations of salary notch increases. Management of performance information, human 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 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.