HR Information System Controller

Overview

Manage PERSAL user access rights, terminal registrations and audit responses at the Department of Water and Sanitation's Pretoria Head Office.

Duties

• Manage User access rights and policy implementation.
• Respond to audit findings.
• Ensure Users/Terminals are registered with SITA.
• Register user ID, Reset ID, allocate functions in relation to users’ jobs and levels.
• Link User to revisor, restrict user to terminal and component group.
• Manage dormant and inactive Users.
• Issue reports on transactions awaiting approval and authorization for more than a month.
• Approve and disapprove HR establishment transactions.
• Provide Human Resource reports, downloading FTP from PERSAL and Vulindlela.
• Co-ordinating PERSAL Training and provide assistance to PERSAL users.
• Maintain the PERSAL staff establishment.
• Creating and abolishing components/posts in accordance with approved structure.
• Link responsibility and objective codes and link component groups.
• Create system generated ID’s amend appointment dates.
• Filing of relevant documentation.
• Register SCC’s (system change controls).

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mr Ronald Mudau Tel No: (012) 336 7777

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the post of Environmental Officer: Specialized Production with Ref No: 170726/02, which was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 dated 03 July 2026 with a closing date of 17 July 2026, has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS