HR CLERK (SUPERVISOR) 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
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- A grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in human resource administration.
- Knowledge of human resources functions and practices, including the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate administrative statistics.
- Basic knowledge and insight of Human Resources prescripts.
- Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, etc.).
- Knowledge of registry duties and practices.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Understanding of the work in registry.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising.
- People and Diversity Management.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
- Interpersonal relations, flexibility and teamwork.
- Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and rendering human resource clerical services for LOCMA.
- Implement human resource administration practices, including HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions and probationary periods).
- Implement conditions of service and service benefits (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension and allowances).
- Implement termination of service.
- Recommend transactions on PERSAL according to delegations, with final authorisation effected at a higher level (preferably at Assistant Director or higher).
- Support performance management and prepare reports on human resource administration issues and statistics.
- Address human resource administration enquiries by liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to recruitment and selection, implementing termination of services, implementing appointments on the HR system, keeping filing records up to date, and keeping and maintaining the asset register of the component.
- Supervise human resources staff by allocating work and ensuring quality, supporting personnel development, assessing staff performance, and applying discipline.
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 : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 certificate or equivalent. A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in human resource administration. Knowledge of human resources functions and
practices, including the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate administrative statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of Human Resources
prescripts. Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS,
LOGIS, etc.). Knowledge of registry duties and practices. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Computer literacy.
Planning and organising. People and Diversity Management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Interpersonal relations, flexibility and teamwork. Basic knowledge of problem solving and analysis.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and rendering human resource clerical services for LOCMA. Implement human resource
administration practices, including HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at
interviews, absorptions and probationary periods). Implement conditions of service and service benefits (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long
service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension and allowances). Implement termination of service. Recommend transactions on PERSAL according to
delegations, with final authorisation effected at a higher level (preferably at
Assistant Director or higher). Support performance management and prepare reports on human resource administration issues and statistics. Address
human resource administration enquiries by liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to recruitment and selection, implementing termination
of services, implementing appointments on the HR system, keeping filing records up to date, and keeping and maintaining the asset register of the
component. Supervise human resources staff by allocating work and ensuring quality, supporting personnel development, assessing staff performance, and
applying discipline.
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.