Chief Personnel Officer (HR)

Requirements:
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate. A recognised three-year National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Personnel Management, Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6. 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Administration. Practical knowledge and experience of PERSAL; relevant PERSAL certification will be an advantage. Sound knowledge of Public Service legislation, HR policies, regulations and collective agreements. Knowledge of conditions of service, remuneration, leave administration, employee benefits and personnel administration. Knowledge of personnel records management. Computer literacy, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Good communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, planning and report-writing skills. Ability to supervise staff, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Valid driver's licence.

Duties:
Supervise and coordinate HR administration within the College. Administer conditions of service, remuneration, leave and employee benefits. Process and monitor appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations and other personnel transactions. Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and employee files. Process and monitor PERSAL transactions and resolve personnel and salary-related queries. Provide HR administrative support to recruitment and selection, performance management and other HR functions. Advise employees and management on HR policies, conditions of service and applicable legislation. Compile HR statistics, reports and submissions. Ensure compliance with DHET HR policies, Public Service prescripts and applicable legislation. Assist with HR audits and compliance requirements. Supervise, allocate and monitor the work of HR staff. Promote effective, professional and customer-focused HR service delivery. Perform other related HR duties assigned by the supervisor.

Notes:
Apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions. If you apply for the first time, you will be required to register by clicking the register button to register. After registering, you will be allowed to log in and apply for your chosen post (s). Upload the supporting document namely, a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. The shortlisted candidates will also be requested to submit confirmation or service letter from their previous employer, confirming their employment status/ history. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointment promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The college reserves the right not to make appointment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. CJC is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements. Due to the college financial constraints, candidates will be responsible for their traveling and accommodation.

Enquiries: Mr MB Khakhu Tel No: (011) 351 6000

Reference number: CPO/4/2026