Human Resource Practitioner: Recruitment And Selection

In brief

Overview This is a job description for a Human Resource Practitioner specializing in Recruitment and Selection for the Department of Agriculture (DoA). There are four available positions (X4 POSTS) within the Human Resource Administration Directorate. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role, based in Gauteng (Pretoria), with a salary of R338,106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks related to recruitment and selection processes. This includes: * Ensuring the advertisement of vacant and funded posts. * Verifying that all necessary documentation, such as application forms, job descriptions/evaluation results, and employment equity targets, are attached. * Drafting advertisements in line with approved job profiles and securing line manager sign-off before placement. * Submitting documents to the advertising section for placement. * Providing effective advisory services on recruitment and selection policies and prescripts. * Administering the arrangement of shortlisting processes and interviews. * Offering technical advisory services during shortlisting and interviews. * Implementing recommendations from selection committees. * Drafting appointment submissions for approval. * Conducting personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates. * Issuing appointment letters and regret letters. * Assisting during recruitment and selection information sessions and responding to related enquiries. * Meeting with clients on daily operational issues. * Writing submissions and letters concerning recruitment and selection matters. * Representing the unit at various transformation forums within the Department. * Rendering secretariat services during shortlisting and interviews. * Providing effective interpretation of legislation, policies, and directives. * Providing inputs on the amendment of policies and procedures. * Drafting written responses to line functionaries on functional areas to enhance correct implementation of recruitment and selection processes and practices. * Following up on vacancies to reduce the vacancy rate and turnaround time to fill posts. * Providing training on recruitment and selection policies and prescripts. * Maintaining and updating databases with statistics on post filling, and providing statistical information on recruitment and selection activities. * Updating, maintaining, controlling, and monitoring recruitment and selection vacancy databases. Requirements (from the original advert) * Must be in possession of Grade 12 certificate. * National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6). * Minimum of 1 year experience in Recruitment and Selection Environment. * Knowledge of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislation. * Knowledge of human resource transformation, monitoring and evaluation. * Knowledge of Public Service Act. * Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. * Knowledge of Employment Equity Act. * Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. * Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act. * Good communication (verbal and written) skills. * Good interpersonal relations. * Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. * Planning and organising skills. * Problem solving skills. * Good telephone and email etiquette. * Presentation and facilitation skills. * Report writing skills. * Record keeping skills. * People management skills. * Monitoring and evaluation skills. * Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. * Customer focus. * Computer literacy. * A Valid Driver’s License. Who should apply This role is suitable for an individual who possesses a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6). The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a recruitment and selection environment, coupled with a strong understanding of relevant public service, employment equity, labour relations, and basic conditions of employment legislation. Essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal relations, planning, problem-solving, presentation, report writing, record keeping, people management, negotiation, and computer literacy. The role also requires customer focus and the ability to interpret policies and provide training. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-agriculture-doa-vacancies-7#spani-ref-3-3-1-89-2026 Source: govpage

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