Department of Education

Principal Personnel Officer: Human Resource Planning (X10 POSTS)

Salary or stipendR338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)

The Department of Education is looking for a Principal Personnel Officer: Human Resource Planning (X10 POSTS). This is a permanent role based in Eastern Cape.

Alfred Nzo West

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/216, page 171

Reference number: DOE62/10/2026 Amathole West
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Eastern Cape
Job level: 07
Number of posts: 10
Centre: Alfred Nzo West
Directorate: Education District Office

What you will need

An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6/7 in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Administration as recognised by SAQA.
Computer Literacy.
Practical working knowledge of PERSAL or any HRM related system.
A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources.
A Valid Driver’s licence and willingness to travel is essential.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment.

Driver's licence

A Valid Driver’s licence and willingness to travel is essential.

Key responsibilities

Provide human resource management systems administration and compliance services.
Coordinate and administer PPN allocations processes within the district.
Coordinate person to post matching processes.
Provide PERSAL district coordinator support services.
Generate PERSAL management reports, initiate corrective action and report thereon.
Monitor PERSAL suspense account transactions, imitate corrective action and report thereon.
Conduct systems and policy compliance reviews in the district, develop control mechanisms and facilitate corrective action.
Render audit support coordination services.
Allocate and ensure quality of work.
Personnel development.
Assess staff performance.
Apply discipline.

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr. LJ Komle
Telephone: (040) 608 4200