HR Clerk Production: Hrp Information Systems and Hra Services

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Eastern Cape) is hiring a HR Clerk Production: Hrp Information Systems and Hra Services, based in Head Office (East London). This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. Where applicants are not able to submit their applications on the e-recruitment system, they must physically bring printed hard copies to Human Resources office at the Head Office, and they will be assisted to capture the hard copy application on the system. The physical address is 31-33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London. For attention: Or Queries: Contact Mr M. Kana at / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at / Mr M. Sangqu at Reference number to quote: DHS08/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Administer the recruitment, selection and appointments.
• Receive and verify applications for compliance with advertisement requirements.
• Maintain and update recruitment master lists and vacancy tracking systems.
• Prepare documents and provide secretariat support for shortlisting and interview processes.
• Conduct reference checks, qualifications verifications and other screening activities.
• Prepare appointment and regret letters.
• Capture and process approved personnel transaction on PERSAL.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and appointment records.
• Administer conditions of service and employee benefits.
• Process salary structuring, allowances, pay progression and related benefits on PERSAL.
• Provide advice and guidance to employees on conditions of service and remuneration matters.
• Process housing, travel, acting and other approved employment benefits.
• Monitor compliance with applicable collective agreements, directives and policies governing conditions of service.
• Administer movements and service transactions.
• Administer transfers, relocations, secondments, promotions and other employee movements.
• Process appointments, terminations and service status changes on PERSAL.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation for service transactions.
• Administer the implementation of approved employee movements and related personnel actions.
• Administer Human Resource information and records.
• Capture, update and maintain employee information on PERSAL.
• Prepare and submit HR documentation for record management and audit purposes.
• Maintain proper filing and safekeeping of all personnel records and transaction documents.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/NQF level 4 with no experience.
• Knowledge of government policies and prescripts, recruitment and selection process, conditions of service and employee benefits, personnel administration, electronic HR systems, records and document management and performance management.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good interpersonal relationships and ability work in a team.
• Computer literate and time management.