Persal Controller: Persal and Establishment Control
Western Cape Department of the Premier
- Location
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape
- Salary
- R413 001 – R486 501 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- 3-year National Diploma or degree
- 3 years payroll and people management experience
- Run PERSAL and train users for 11 departments
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape
- Apply online only on the Western Cape Government site
How to apply
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How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/322, ref DOTP 113/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Interpret and implement applicable policies; administer the Code of Remuneration and Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD); administer national and provincial human resource management instruments, legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures, including the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; perform basic financial administration in accordance with applicable prescripts; operate the PERSAL system, including Establishment, Personnel Administration, Salary Administration, Service Terminations and Leave Administration; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; Other: solve problems; communicate effectively; write and compile documentation; conduct analytical thinking; plan and organise activities; resolve conflicts; implement policies and assess their impact on systems; deliver presentations and facilitate discussions; monitor, evaluate and report on activities.
Duties:
Update and maintain PERSAL system & Facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), Audit of PERSAL transactions and the coordination of system enhancement; Administer establishment functions; Administer user PERSAL functions for 11 Departments.; Execution of various PERSAL reports; People Management.
Enquiries: Ms E Sawall Tel No: (021) 483 9862
Reference number: DOTP 113/2026