HR Practitioner: Placement Administration

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a HR Practitioner: Placement Administration 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 2026/11/110 Closing date: 16 November 2026 @ 15H45 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Administer transfer related benefits at placements.
• Receive, check and process requests for transfer related benefits: Interim accommodation, removal of furniture, payment of bond fees, payment of the relocation claim, pre-visit.
• Implementation of policies and procedures.
• Apply HR placement policies and procedures when dealing with all transfer related benefits.
• Monitor and followup of payments.
• Keep a register/database of all placement payment requests.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders timely processing of payments.
• Respond to queries from employees regarding their payments.
• Provide general admin support.
• Maintain and update records, files and databases related to HR placement payments.
• Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
• 1-2 years’ experience in human resource environment.
• PERSAL knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies and attributes
• Basic knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• LOGIS administration
• Understanding of Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative processes
• Basic financial administration
• Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to HR
• Placement payment
• Listening skills
• Numeracy
• Knowledge of placement policy and processes
• Knowledge of HR mandates on placement payments
• Relevant PERSAL functions
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and related HR policies and procedures