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POST 10/107 : ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: HR ADMINISTRATION (PERSAL)


Key details

Salary
R397 116 β€’ per annum
Centre
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Regional Office
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Correctional Services to manage and maintain the PERSAL system, ensuring smooth HR administration and compliance with policies.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management and 3-5 relevant experience working with PERSAL.

Successful completion of PERSAL Course.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Thorough knowledge of the requirements applicable to the work sphere and that of PERSAL users.

Supervisory skills.

Ability to manage PERSAL function.

Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations.

Plan, organize, lead and control.

Project management, presentation, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring, communication, financial management, decision-making, problem-solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and negotiation skills, and facilitation skills.

Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.

Knowledge of Correctional Service Act.

Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty, assertiveness, influence and impact.


Duties

Administer and maintain the PERSAL system in the Management Area.

Oversee and monitor the effective utilisation of the PERSAL system to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Monitor the selective allocation of PERSAL functions to authorised users in accordance with their roles and responsibilities.

Create and maintain departmental codes on the departmental code file.

Evaluate requests for changes on the PERSAL system and recommend approval or rejection in line with system controls and departmental requirements.

Manage and control PERSAL notices and system messages, ensuring that critical information is communicated to 70 management.

Monitor the effective and efficient use of the PERSAL system.

Ensure effective interaction and communication between PERSAL User Support and the Department.

Compile, maintain and update Departmental PERSAL policies, manuals and procedures to ensure standardised system use and compliance.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Notes

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a PERSAL test as part of the interview process.

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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