HR Practitioner: Service Benefits

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a HR Practitioner: Service Benefits in HR Administration and Utilization, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 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 2026/11/82 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Administer housing and accommodation benefits.
• Administer employee financial assistance and debt management services.
• Administer travel, transport and related employee benefits.
• Administer and implement leave and employee benefits.
• Management of resources.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• Recognized 3 year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
• Knowledge of PERSAL.
• 1- 2yrs relevant experience in human resource environment.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks
• Knowledge of HR policy processes and implementation
• In depth understanding of Public Service regulatory framework
• Plan, organise, lead and control
• Change management
• Team leadership
• Project management, presentation, conflict management, report writing, training and development, facilitation and training skills
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Coaching and mentoring
• Service delivery and client orientation
• Integrity and honest
• Assertiveness
• Ability to network
• Influence and impact
• Applied strategic thinking
• Willingness to travel