Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/189 · Ref 22/1/3/6/3/40/2026 (HCD)
HRD PRACTITIONER: BURSARIES
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- CentrePietermaritzburg
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- LevelLevel 07
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 27/189
- Reference number
- 22/1/3/6/3/40/2026 (HCD)
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Centre
- Pietermaritzburg
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
- Closing date
- 21 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
The listed centre is Pietermaritzburg.
Applications close on 21 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management/Development/Skills Development as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 1-2 years of experience in an HRM&D environment, experience in Bursaries will be an added advantage and a valid Drivers Licence.
- Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of Policies, Legislation and Prescripts pertaining to the Human Resource Development field;
- Public Service Education and Training Strategies;
- Education and Training Structures;
- Financial Management;
- Practical demonstration of knowledge in the Human Resource Development field;
- Finance;
- Project Management;
- Planning;
- Decision Making;
- Problem Solving;
- Conflict Management;
- Staff Development;
- Diversity Management;
- Presentation Skills;
- Customer Orientation;
- Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government Institutions, Private Sector, NGOs and Departmental Officials;
- Good computer literacy in MS Office.
- Candidates must be able and willing to drive.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be required to coordinate bursaries and study assistance programmes with the following responsibilities: Administer State Aided Studies/Bursaries for the department;
- Provide for the administration of bursary matters;
- Develop, implement and maintain bursary/study assistance programme policies;
- Administer bursary/study assistance programme payments.
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (033) 260 8058
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Perumal
Notes and Z83 guidance
To Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
- The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously.
- Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants.
- Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via eRecruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za.Appointment is subject to a positive outcome on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- 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, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with a disability. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Directorate: Human Capital Development
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management/Development/Skills
Development as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 1-2 years of experience in an HRM&D environment, experience in Bursaries will be an
added advantage and a valid Drivers Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And
Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of Policies, Legislation and Prescripts pertaining
to the Human Resource Development field; Public Service Education and
Training Strategies; Education and Training Structures; Financial
Management; Practical demonstration of knowledge in the Human Resource
Development field; Finance; Project Management; Planning; Decision Making;
Problem Solving; Conflict Management; Staff Development; Diversity
Management; Presentation Skills; Customer Orientation; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government Institutions, Private Sector,
NGOs and Departmental Officials; Good computer literacy in MS Office.
Candidates must be able and willing to drive.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to coordinate bursaries and study assistance programmes with the following responsibilities: Administer State
Aided Studies/Bursaries for the department; Provide for the administration of bursary matters; Develop, implement and maintain bursary/study assistance
programme policies; Administer bursary/study assistance programme payments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (033) 260 8058