HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK (SUPERVISOR) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape: Middelburg | closing date: 22 June 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.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email HRCrecruit39@nda.gov.za
Directorate
Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Eastern Cape: Middelburg
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in Human Resource environment.
- Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer.
- 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.
- Job Related Skills: Planning and Organising skills.
- Computer operating skills.
- Language.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic numeracy skills.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Flexibility.
- Teamwork.
Duties
- Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices: HR Provisioning (Recruitment and Selection, Appointments, Transfer, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probationary periods etc.).
- Implement conditions of service and service benefits (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Long Service Recognition, Overtime, Relocation, Pension, Allowance etc.).
- Termination of service.
- Recommend (approve) transactions on PERSAL according to delegations.
- (final authorisation should happen on a higher level preferably at Assistant Director or higher level).
- Performance Management.
- Prepare reports on human resources administration issues and statistics.
- Handle human resource administration enquiries: Manage enquiries from internal and external clients.
- Supervise human resources/ staff: Allocate and ensure quality of work.
- Personnel development.
- Apply discipline.
- Assess staff performance.
Enquiries
Mr Themba Cebani Tel No: (049) 802 6605
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Target: African Females and Persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in Human Resource environment. Job Related
Knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer. 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. Job Related Skills: Planning and Organising skills.
Computer operating skills. Language. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic numeracy skills. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility. Teamwork.
DUTIES : Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices: HR Provisioning (Recruitment and
Selection, Appointments, Transfer, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probationary periods etc.). Implement
conditions of service and service benefits (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on
Duty, Long Service Recognition, Overtime, Relocation, Pension, Allowance etc.). Termination of service. Recommend (approve) transactions on PERSAL
according to delegations. (final authorisation should happen on a higher level preferably at Assistant Director or higher level). Performance Management.
Prepare reports on human resources administration issues and statistics.
Handle human resource administration enquiries: Manage enquiries from internal and external clients. Supervise human resources/ staff: Allocate and
ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Apply discipline. Assess staff performance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Themba Cebani Tel No: (049) 802 6605
NOTE : EE Target: African Females and Persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.