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Senior HR Practitioner: Appointments

Department of Correctional Services
National Head Office; REQUIREMENTS Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Public; Administration/Management. 3-5…
PermanentR413,001 a yearHRCloses 9 Nov 2026

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About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Senior HR Practitioner: Appointments in HR Administration and Utilization. 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 2026/11/71 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

  • Provide management support of HR appointment process within DCS.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of policies on appointments.
  • Checking of source documents for appointment processes.
  • Issuing of appointment letters according to the approval, act of appointment and Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD).
  • Managing of contract appointments.
  • Administration of monthly Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Annual Operation Plan (AOP).
  • Compiling of appointment information annual report.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of appointments, nationally.
  • Compiling of memorandums and filing.
  • Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
Ref: PSV-2026-38-74Posted 23 Oct 2026