📌 Principal Personnel Officer: Performance Management and Committee Services
Department: Employment and Labour
Reference No: HR4/25/07/51HO
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R325,101 per annum
🏛 About the Department
The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to promoting equity across race, gender, and disability. Our goal is to ensure representivity in line with our Employment Equity plan through the filling of this and other advertised posts.
✅ Requirements
To be considered for this vital role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Qualifications:
Three (3) years relevant tertiary qualification at NQF6 in Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, Training & Development, Management of Training, Public Management, or Public Administration.
Experience:
One (1) year functional experience specifically in Performance Management.
Knowledge:
Departmental Policies and Procedures
Public Finance Management Act
Performance Management and Development Policies and Directives
Public Service Act
Public Service Regulations
Batho Pele Principles
Skills:
Interpersonal
Communication
Computer Proficiency
Facilitation
Report Writing
Minutes Taking
Basic Project Management
📌 Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of critical functions, including:
Facilitating performance agreements and assessments across the Department.
Verifying and quality checking submitted performance agreements and assessment reports on the Electronic Performance Management system, providing reports to the supervisor.
Providing comprehensive secretariat and logistical support for PMDS (Performance Management and Development System) Committee meetings.
Procuring goods and services for the Sub-Directorate Performance Management & Committee Services.
Managing the administration of performance management on the online system.
📝 Application Details
Enquiries:
Mr M Ratau at Tel No: (012) 309 4605
Applications Submission:
Applications quoting the relevant reference number (HR4/25/07/51HO) must be submitted as follows:
By Post:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001Hand Delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street, PretoriaEmail:
Jobs-HQ10@labour.gov.za
For Attention:
Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
🗓 Closing Date
18 July 2025 at 16:00 (for walk-in applications) and 00:00 (for online applications).
⚠ Important Application Notes (Please Read Carefully)
Application Form: Use the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.gov.za/documents. Applications on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Form Completion: The Z83 form must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. All fields in Sections A, B, C, and D must be completed in full. For Sections E, F, and G, it is acceptable to indicate "refer to CV" or "see attached," however, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered, and the declaration signed.
Attachments for Online Applications (Email): Only an updated, comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form are required. These must be submitted as one (1) PDF document/attachment only.
Email Subject Line: Clearly indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
Email Address: Use the correct email address provided for this specific post (Jobs-HQ10@labour.gov.za).
Prohibited Formats: JPEG (picture/snapshot) applications will not be accepted. Applications via fax will not be accepted.
Late Applications: Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Required Documents (Shortlisted Candidates Only): Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the interview date. These documents must align with the advert's requirements.
Foreign Qualifications: Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted.
Correspondence: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Assessment Process: All shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment. Suitable candidates will also be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification).
POPIA Consent: By responding to this advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
Departmental Rights: The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
Employment Contract: The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
Equity Employer: The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, and the Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision.
📧 Apply for the Post Here
Email applications to: Jobs-HQ10@labour.gov.za
For postal or hand delivery, see addresses above.
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