Principal Personnel Officer: Human Resource Planning
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 10 Principal Personnel Officer: Human Resource Planning posts in Education District Office. 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 numbers to quote: DOE62/10/2026, DOE63/10/2026, DOE64/10/2026, DOE65/10/2026, DOE66/10/2026, DOE67/10/2026, DOE68/10/2026, DOE69/10/2026, DOE70/10/2026, DOE71/10/2026 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 human resource management systems administration and compliance services.
- Coordinate and administer PPN allocations processes within the district.
- Coordinate person to post matching processes.
- Provide PERSAL district coordinator support services.
- Generate PERSAL management reports, initiate corrective action and report thereon.
- Monitor PERSAL suspense account transactions, imitate corrective action and report thereon.
- Conduct systems and policy compliance reviews in the district, develop control mechanisms and facilitate corrective action.
- Render audit support coordination services.
- 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.