Senior Administration Officer: Employee Salary Notches and Pay Progessions

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Senior Administration Officer: Employee Salary Notches and Pay Progessions in HR Support Directorate: HR System and Support, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/62 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Administration of employee pay progression processes within DCS.
• Alignment of assessment results.
• Application of career path requirements per salary level.
• Capturing and checking of data integrity on PERSAL.
• Administration of employee salary notches processes.
• Interpretation of policy with regard to notch increases.
• Assist the Chief Directorate:
• Legal Services with regards to salary notch disputes
• Assist with budget estimations of salary notch increases
• Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets

Requirements

• Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of collective agreements with regard to employee notch progression processes
• DPSA circulars with regard to employee notch progression processes
• Career management strategy
• Performance management system
• HR mandates regarding employee notch progression processes
• Employee notch progression processes policy and processes
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. The ability to access and interpret required management information.
• Communication, problem solving, listening and report writing skills.