HR Information Systems Officer

About the role

The Department of Social Development is hiring a HR Information Systems Officer in Human Resources Management, based in HSRC Building, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Chief Director: Human Capital Management-erecruit.HCM2@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-e- recruit.PPSIME@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Systems Development- erecruit.DDSD2@dsd.gov.za; HR Information Systems Officer-e- recruit.HRISO@dsd.gov.za. For attention: Mr S Boshielo Reference number to quote: V1/D/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured, Indian, and White males; African, Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer PERSAL establishment within the department.
• Monitor and align the department’s staff establishment on PERSAL according to the approved organisational structure.
• Collate HR information and assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports on HR activities.
• Render an effective HR advisory and support services to employees with regards to HR information and post establishment.
• Render support service to Capacity Assessment and Human Resource Planning.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management/Public Management/Public Administration including PERSAL Certificates: Post Establishment Administration PLUS 1-2 years’ experience in Human Resource Information Management within PERSAL Establishment environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant department HR Policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and Vulindlela Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of PFMA requirements for Personnel Expenditure Reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Information Security standard.
• Knowledge and understanding of compensation analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of Organizational Design Principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of MS Excel.
• Knowledge and understanding of HRBP tool.
• Knowledge and understanding of Code of Remunerations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and Directives.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Labour Relations Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA.
• Competencies needed:
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Office management and Administration
• Computer Literacy
• Client Liaison
• Analytical
• Financial administration
• Report writing
• People management
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Numeracy
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Policy analysis and implementation
• Project administration
• Facilitation and presentation
• Attributes:
• Good interpersonal relation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Innovative and creative
• Independent thinker
• Cost consciousness
• Honesty and integrity