Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/74 · Ref 2026/318
SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreNelspruit Regional Office
Closing date: 17 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 30/74
- Reference number
- 2026/318
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Nelspruit Regional Office
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The listed centre is Nelspruit Regional Office.
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Public Management, Human Resource Training or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant years of experience in training and development practices.
- A Valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR development; structure and functioning of the Department;
- Employment Equity Plan of the Department; regulatory framework related to HR development, including the Skills Development Act;
- Constitution of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act;
- Basic numeracy; interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organizational skills; interpretation of policies; ability to undertake basic research/gather information; computer utilization; financial administration; change/diversity management; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills; influencing skills; presentation skills; advanced negotiation skills; conflict management; communication and report writing abilities.
- Innovative; creative;
- PUBLIC resourceful; ability to work under stressful situations; ability to communicate at all levels; people orientated; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; selfmotivated; ability to work independently.
Duties
- Support the skills development process with regard to; compliance with legislative requirements, the skills facilitation process, skills audit of regional competencies, development of individual development plans, development and implementation of the workplace skills plan, developing training plans and reports.
- Support the provisioning of education, development and training; support learnership and internship processes, ensure access to skills development opportunities on the basis of individual development plans, support the development and participation of mentors and coaches, facilitate induction programmes, facilitate the certification of successful learners, support the utilization of related service providers, maintain the skills development database, compile data on training statistics, perform nodal point activities related to skills development administrative functions, provide secretarial support to regional education, development and training committees.
- Assist in the administration of study support; facilitate and market the allocation of study support, administrate the allocation and management of bursaries.
- Support personnel performance management processes; facilitate and monitor respective performance management processes, provide support and advice to supervisors and managers on the administration of the performance management process in general, and particularly during performance reviews, appraisals and processing of performance bonuses and rewards, determine and analyse trends on performance management, including data/statistics on employment equity, support integration of performance management processes with related HR processes; facilitate the award of incentives for good performance and monitor the management of poor performance.
Enquiries
Mr. EK Nguyuza Tel No: (013) 753 6319
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
For Nelspruit Regional Office: email to: RecruitNEL26-18@dpw.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two PUBLIC 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.
- 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. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. Important: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/74 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 2026/318
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Nelspruit Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development,
Public Management, Human Resource Training or equivalent qualification.
Relevant years of experience in training and development practices. A Valid
Driver’s License. Knowledge of standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR development; structure and functioning of the
Department; Employment Equity Plan of the Department; regulatory framework related to HR development, including the Skills Development Act; Constitution
of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act; Basic numeracy;
interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organizational skills; interpretation of policies; ability to undertake basic research/gather
information; computer utilization; financial administration; change/diversity management; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills;
influencing skills; presentation skills; advanced negotiation skills; conflict management; communication and report writing abilities. Innovative; creative;
PUBLIC
resourceful; ability to work under stressful situations; ability to communicate at
all levels; people orientated; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; selfmotivated; ability to work independently.
DUTIES : Support the skills development process with regard to; compliance with legislative requirements, the skills facilitation process, skills audit of regional
competencies, development of individual development plans, development and implementation of the workplace skills plan, developing training plans and
reports. Support the provisioning of education, development and training; support learnership and internship processes, ensure access to skills
development opportunities on the basis of individual development plans, support the development and participation of mentors and coaches, facilitate
induction programmes, facilitate the certification of successful learners, support the utilization of related service providers, maintain the skills
development database, compile data on training statistics, perform nodal point activities related to skills development administrative functions, provide
secretarial support to regional education, development and training committees. Assist in the administration of study support; facilitate and market
the allocation of study support, administrate the allocation and management of bursaries. Support personnel performance management processes; facilitate
and monitor respective performance management processes, provide support and advice to supervisors and managers on the administration of the
performance management process in general, and particularly during performance reviews, appraisals and processing of performance bonuses and
rewards, determine and analyse trends on performance management, including data/statistics on employment equity, support integration of
performance management processes with related HR processes; facilitate the award of incentives for good performance and monitor the management of poor
performance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. EK Nguyuza Tel No: (013) 753 6319
APPLICATIONS : For Nelspruit Regional Office: email to: RecruitNEL26-18@dpw.gov.za
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Nelspruit Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development,
Public Management, Human Resource Training or equivalent qualification.
Relevant years of experience in training and development practices. A Valid
Driver’s License. Knowledge of standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR development; structure and functioning of the
Department; Employment Equity Plan of the Department; regulatory framework related to HR development, including the Skills Development Act; Constitution
of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act; Basic numeracy;
interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organizational skills; interpretation of policies; ability to undertake basic research/gather
information; computer utilization; financial administration; change/diversity management; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills;
influencing skills; presentation skills; advanced negotiation skills; conflict management; communication and report writing abilities. Innovative; creative;
PUBLIC
resourceful; ability to work under stressful situations; ability to communicate at
all levels; people orientated; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; selfmotivated; ability to work independently.
DUTIES : Support the skills development process with regard to; compliance with legislative requirements, the skills facilitation process, skills audit of regional
competencies, development of individual development plans, development and implementation of the workplace skills plan, developing training plans and
reports. Support the provisioning of education, development and training; support learnership and internship processes, ensure access to skills
development opportunities on the basis of individual development plans, support the development and participation of mentors and coaches, facilitate
induction programmes, facilitate the certification of successful learners, support the utilization of related service providers, maintain the skills
development database, compile data on training statistics, perform nodal point activities related to skills development administrative functions, provide
secretarial support to regional education, development and training committees. Assist in the administration of study support; facilitate and market
the allocation of study support, administrate the allocation and management of bursaries. Support personnel performance management processes; facilitate
and monitor respective performance management processes, provide support and advice to supervisors and managers on the administration of the
performance management process in general, and particularly during performance reviews, appraisals and processing of performance bonuses and
rewards, determine and analyse trends on performance management, including data/statistics on employment equity, support integration of
performance management processes with related HR processes; facilitate the award of incentives for good performance and monitor the management of poor
performance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. EK Nguyuza Tel No: (013) 753 6319
APPLICATIONS : For Nelspruit Regional Office: email to: RecruitNEL26-18@dpw.gov.za