Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/112 · Ref 280926/06
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- CentreHartbeespoort Cluster Office
- LevelLevel 08
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4
- Circular Post
- 33/112
- Reference number
- 280926/06
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Centre
- Hartbeespoort Cluster Office
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
The listed centre is Hartbeespoort Cluster Office.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification with majors in Human Resource Management.
- Three (3) years’ experience in specialisation in Recruitment and Selection and OSD appointment procedures.
- Experience in developing and managing data tracking systems and reporting on progress of filling of posts.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge and experience in drafting reports and submissions.
- Knowledge and experience of administrative, clerical procedures and systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices, procedures and Human Resource Planning.
- Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Understanding of socio-economic and development issues.
- Extensive exposure to OSD recruitment processes, verifications and knowledge and understanding of the OSD Framework.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Facilitate Recruitment and Selection processes.
- Prepare detailed schedules (long list), score sheets and applications from the Z83 application system.
- Supply statistics regarding employment equity.
- Facilitate the shortlisting and interview processes.
- Draft appointment submissions and route for approval.
- Render a human resource advisory service to line managers on recruitment and selection.
- Ensure that OSD appointments are done in compliance with the OSD Framework.
- Ensure personal suitability checks.
- Ensure the promotion of effective human resource management.
- Ensure that policies / legislations / prescripts are followed and complied with during the recruitment and selection process.
- Monitoring and evaluation of all HR processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff.
- Co-ordinate and conduct investigations of human resource related problems and advise management accordingly.
- Management of the recruitment and selection database.
Enquiries
Mr S Murunzi, Tel No: (012) 200 9018
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 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 and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
- 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 Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 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 department 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations
Cd: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
Dir: Operations Northern
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Hartbeespoort Cluster Office
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification with majors in Human Resource Management. Three (3)
years’ experience in specialisation in Recruitment and Selection and OSD appointment procedures. Experience in developing and managing data
tracking systems and reporting on progress of filling of posts. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in drafting
reports and submissions. Knowledge and experience of administrative, clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource
Management legislation, policies, practices, procedures and Human Resource
Planning. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Understanding of socio-economic and development issues.
Extensive exposure to OSD recruitment processes, verifications and knowledge and understanding of the OSD Framework. Problem solving and
decision-making skills. Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). Strong negotiation and conflict management skills. Willingness to
travel.
DUTIES : Facilitate Recruitment and Selection processes. Prepare detailed schedules (long list), score sheets and applications from the Z83 application system.
Supply statistics regarding employment equity. Facilitate the shortlisting and interview processes. Draft appointment submissions and route for approval.
Render a human resource advisory service to line managers on recruitment and selection. Ensure that OSD appointments are done in compliance with the
OSD Framework. Ensure personal suitability checks. Ensure the promotion of effective human resource management. Ensure that policies / legislations /
prescripts are followed and complied with during the recruitment and selection process. Monitoring and evaluation of all HR processes, supervision, training
and motivation of staff. Co-ordinate and conduct investigations of human resource related problems and advise management accordingly. Management
of the recruitment and selection database.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Murunzi, Tel No: (012) 200 9018