HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Human Resource Management
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources.
- A minimum of 1 year’s experience in human resource administration.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, etc.).
- Basic financial management and knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Disciplinary knowledge of Human Resources.
- Knowledge of the dispute resolution process.
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes.
- Knowledge management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- People and Diversity Management.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Good communication skills.
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
- Attention to detail.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for rendering human resource administration services for LOCMA.
- Implement human resource policies and procedures by measuring compliance, providing training and advice on HR policy and procedure, continuously monitoring the interpretation and implementation of policies and DPSA directives, and providing input in the alignment of LOCMA policies with DPSA and the Public Service Regulations.
- Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of human resource administration and provisioning, including recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews and absorptions, implementation of conditions of service and service benefits (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension and allowances), and termination of service, and prepare reports on human resource administration issues and statistics.
- Provide human resource information services and records management services by implementing personnel information correctly on the system, keeping statistics of HR administration activities, preparing and consolidating reports on personnel administration issues, providing guidance on HR administration matters, keeping the PERSAL report up to date, and compiling monthly reports.
- Provide support on human resource administration enquiries by rendering policy advisory services based on legislative mandates, providing feedback on identified administrative gaps, and assisting in the implementation of approved resolutions.
- Implement the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) by assisting in analysing the alignment of individual performance agreements with the business plan, keeping records of individual performance agreements, providing support in the implementation of PMDS decisions, and supplying statistics on PMDS issues.
Enquiries
Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Division: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources. A minimum of 1 year’s experience in human resource
administration. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service
Regulations. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, etc.). Basic financial
management and knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Disciplinary knowledge of Human Resources. Knowledge of the dispute resolution process. Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes.
Knowledge management. Problem solving and analysis. People and Diversity
Management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Attention to detail.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for rendering human resource administration services for LOCMA. Implement human resource policies and procedures by
measuring compliance, providing training and advice on HR policy and procedure, continuously monitoring the interpretation and implementation of
policies and DPSA directives, and providing input in the alignment of LOCMA policies with DPSA and the Public Service Regulations. Facilitate the
implementation and maintenance of human resource administration and provisioning, including recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers,
verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews and absorptions, implementation of conditions of service and service benefits
(leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension and allowances), and termination of service, and prepare
reports on human resource administration issues and statistics. Provide human resource information services and records management services by
implementing personnel information correctly on the system, keeping statistics of HR administration activities, preparing and consolidating reports on
personnel administration issues, providing guidance on HR administration matters, keeping the PERSAL report up to date, and compiling monthly reports.
Provide support on human resource administration enquiries by rendering policy advisory services based on legislative mandates, providing feedback on
identified administrative gaps, and assisting in the implementation of approved resolutions. Implement the Performance Management and Development
System (PMDS) by assisting in analysing the alignment of individual performance agreements with the business plan, keeping records of individual
performance agreements, providing support in the implementation of PMDS decisions, and supplying statistics on PMDS issues.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.