Personnel Practitioner (2 Posts)

 

🌿 Personnel Practitioner (2 Posts) – Gauteng Department of Environment

📍 Location: Johannesburg (Head Office), Gauteng

💰 Salary: R338 106 per annum (Plus benefits)

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

📌 Sector: Human Resources & Public Sector

📑 Reference: REFS/056310

📅 Apply before: 18 September 2026

🏢 About the Employer – Department of Environment (Gauteng)

The Gauteng Department of Environment leads environmental management, conservation initiatives, and sustainable development strategies across the province. The department is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving employment equity representation, particularly for designated groups and persons with disabilities.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Personnel Practitioner provides key human resource administration and operations support, overseeing recruitment processes, service benefits, leave administration, terminations, and employee records within the department.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Draft job advertisements and coordinate the advertising of vacant and funded positions.

• Facilitate recruitment activities, including drafting selection memos, offer/regret letters, scheduling shortlisting, and coordinating interviews.

• Conduct personnel suitability checks and compile mandates for appointments, promotions, transfers, and terminations.

• Administer employee service benefits, long service awards, and resettlement logistics.

• Manage leave administration: assist lower-level staff with SAP leave capturing, verify interfaced leave on PERSAL, and perform leave audits.

• Capture new appointments and exit terminations on SAP, and prepare PILIR applications for the Health Risk Manager.

• Coordinate exit procedures, complete benefit/termination documentation, conduct exit interviews, and submit pension applications to the GEPF.

• Maintain comprehensive HR records, draft monthly reporting statistics, and contribute inputs for annual/quarterly reports and HR planning.

✅ Job Requirements

• Matric plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or an equivalent SAQA-recognized qualification.

• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resource Management.

• A valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge: PERSAL/SAP HR systems, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Employment Equity Act, BCEA, LRA, PFMA, PAIA, and Batho Pele principles.

• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), problem-solving, report writing, presentation skills, time management, and organizing.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

The Department expects all staff to demonstrate:

• Commitment to environmental protection and community health

• Ethical conduct, accountability, and dynamic teamwork

• Dedication to public service standards and regulatory compliance

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will be disqualified. Please ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and quotes Reference Number REFS/056310.

Submit electronically through either option below:

• Email Application: Send your completed Z83 and detailed CV directly to: GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za (Quote reference REFS/056310 in the subject line)

• Online Portal: Apply online via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364.

🌍 Why Join the Gauteng Department of Environment?

Become part of an essential provincial sector dedicated to shaping environmental sustainability, protecting ecosystems, and ensuring a greener future for Gauteng.