Persal Controller: Persal And Establishment Control

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Persal Controller: Persal And Establishment Control (Ref No: DOTP 113/2026) within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. The position is responsible for managing and maintaining the PERSAL system, administering establishment functions, and overseeing user PERSAL functions for multiple departments. The salary offered is R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Updating and maintaining the PERSAL system. * Facilitating PERSAL training. * Managing System Change Control (SCC). * Auditing PERSAL transactions and coordinating system enhancements. * Administering establishment functions. * Administering user PERSAL functions for 11 Departments. * Executing various PERSAL reports. * Performing People Management duties. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification). * A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience. * 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. **Who should apply** This role is suited for candidates with an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification and a minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and people management. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of the PERSAL system and relevant public service human resource legislation and procedures, alongside competencies in policy interpretation, financial administration, and the ability to effectively manage establishment and user functions across departments. Essential skills include numeracy, literacy, computer proficiency, effective communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, planning, organization, conflict resolution, and the ability to deliver presentations and compile documentation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-dotp-113-2026 Source: govpage

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