Principal Personnel Officer: Human Resource Provisioning Services
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring a Principal Personnel Officer: Human Resource Provisioning Services in Sb Education District Office, based in Sarah Baartman. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference number to quote: DOE36/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Provide substitute educator appointment administration services.
- Provide employee and post establishment reconciliation services.
- Provide HR management information services.
- Manage the allocated resources of the Unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.
- Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
- Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
- Allocate and ensure quality of work.
- Personnel development.
- Assess staff performance.
- Apply discipline.
Requirements
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6/7 in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Administration as recognised by SAQA.
- At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment.
- Computer Literacy.
- Practical working knowledge of PERSAL or any HRM related system.
- A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources.
- A Valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.