SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: RECRUITMENT & PLANNING

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/344
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field of study. Appropriate years of working experience in Human Resource Recruitment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR Recruitment. Structure and functioning of the Department, Public Service Act and Regulations. Employment Equity Act. Knowledge of PERSAL. Basic Condition Act. Public Finance Management Act. Codes of Remuneration. Conflict Management. Project Management. Skills: Numeracy. Interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Advisory skills. Supervisory skills. General administration and organization skills. Computer utilization. Analytical thinking. Problem solving skills. Communication and report writing abilities. Personal Attributes: Creative. Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to communicate at all levels. People Orientated, Punctuality, Assertive, Hard-working, Self-motivated, Ability to work independently.

Duties

Facilitate and implement advertising process. Receive and implement staff requisitions forms and motivation for posts to be advertised. Facilitate the drafting of advertisements. Implementation of recruitment and selection processes. Keep records of application. Sorting of received applications. Ensure development of applicant’s profiles. Facilitate the invitation of shortlisted applicants. Represent Human Resources during shortlisting and interviews of shortlisted applicants. Communicate with successful applicants. Verify results, certificates and qualifications. Facilitate the compilation of appointment letters. Facilitate personal planning requirements. Compile, maintain and communicate the human resource plan. Undertake the human resource assessments as prescribed. Promote the achievement of employment equity and support the employment equity plan. Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and ensure that related HR processes are aligned thereto. Supervise employees to ensure effective delivery service. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees. Advice and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the of the required standard efficiently and effectively.

Where to send your application

for the position of Senior Personnel Practitioner: Recruitment & Planning must be emailed to: RecruitPTA26-56@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. M. Masubelele Tel No: (012) 492 3187

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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