Department of Correctional Services

Hr Practitioner: Placement Administration

Salary or stipendR338 106 per annum

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

National Head OfficeApplications close 16 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/03, page 6

What you will need

PERSAL knowledge will be an added advantage.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and attributes: Basic knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
LOGIS administration.
Understanding of Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of clerical and administrative processes.
Basic financial administration.
Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to HR.
Placement payment.
Listening skills.
Numeracy.
Knowledge of placement policy and processes.
Knowledge of HR mandates on placement payments.
Relevant PERSAL functions.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and related HR policies and procedures.

National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. 1-2 years’ experience in human resource environment.

Valid driver’s licence.

Administer transfer related benefits at placements.
Receive, check and process requests for transfer related benefits: Interim accommodation, removal of furniture, payment of bond fees, payment of the relocation claim, pre-visit.
Implementation of policies and procedures.
Apply HR placement policies and procedures when dealing with all transfer related benefits.
Monitor and follow- up of payments.
Keep a register/database of all placement payment requests.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders timely processing of payments.
Respond to queries from employees regarding their payments.
Provide general admin support.
Maintain and update records, files and databases related to HR placement payments.
Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.