Principal Personnel Officer: Establishment Services
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 4 Principal Personnel Officer: Establishment Services posts in Human Resource Planning and Information System, based in Zwelitsha. 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: DOE38/10/2026 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
- Render support in HR Planning & Provisioning services.
- Maintain files and records in the office for post provisioning for all districts.
- Developing HRP related submissions.
- Creating components, posts and abolishment.
- Creation of Acting Allowances.
- Loading of matrix.
- Render all PERSAL functions in relation to establishment matters.
- Administer staff establishment on PERSAL.
- Loading of Organizational structure and Post Provisioning Norms on PERSAL.
Requirements
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Administration as recognised by SAQA.
- At least 3-5 years relevant experience in Establishment 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.