DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Senior Hr Practitioner: Appointments

Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Senior Hr Practitioner: Appointments. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head Office 45 REQUIREMENTS Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Management. 3-5 years relevant experience in human resourcApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/74, page 44

Reference number
HO 2026/11/71
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
National Head Office 45 REQUIREMENTS Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Management. 3-5 years relevant experience in human resource environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of relevant legislations. Knowledge of relevant legislations. Ability to analyse PERSAL reports. Conflict resolution, report writing, problem solving and decision making, team leadership, policy interpretation, confidentiality, integrity and honesty, time management, assertiveness, ability to network, service delivery and client orientation, friendly and adaptability, ability to work under pressure, willingness to travel.
Directorate
HR Administration and Utilization

Key responsibilities

  • Provide management support of HR appointment process within DCS.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of policies on appointments.
  • Checking of source documents for appointment processes.
  • Issuing of appointment letters according to the approval, act of appointment and Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD).
  • Managing of contract appointments.
  • Administration of monthly Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Annual Operation Plan (AOP).
  • Compiling of appointment information annual report.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of appointments, nationally.
  • Compiling of memorandums and filing.
  • Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
  • Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

  • Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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