Administration · Circular 36 of 2026

HR Officer: HR Clerk Production (HRM)

Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

Overview

HR Clerk positions at two Eastern Cape district offices handling leave management, recruitment, appointments and terminations, requiring a diploma or degree in HR or Public Management.

Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate plus a Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management or Public Management or Public Administration or Industrial Psychology.
  • Exposure in the field will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of PERSAL and Pension Case Management (PCM) will be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of Conditions of Service and other HR-related prescripts.
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to ensure maximum level of confidentiality.
  • A valid (Code 8) driving license will be an added advantage.

Duties

  • Monitor leave management in district.
  • Control leave books and leave registers.
  • Assist with the implementation of Recruitment and Selection.
  • Assist on confirmation of probationary appointment.
  • Assist in implementing services termination and processing the benefits.
  • Capture appointments, transfers and promotion of employees on PERSAL.
  • Assist in the implementation of HR policies.
  • Assist in implementation of service benefits (Housing and personnel provisioning.
  • Must be able to capture personnel information on PERSAL and on PCM.
  • Provide good administration.
  • Ensure that personnel files meet the required standard.
  • Monitor leaves in the office and at institutions (i.e. libraries and museums).
  • Reconcile and capture all leaves.

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms. N. Qumza Tel No: (046) 492 0227 Sarah Baartman District – (Makanda) Mr. G. Gugwana Tel No: (039) 492 0297 Alfred Nzo District – (Mount Ayliff) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Notes

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: 83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS

Post 36/145, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture by 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Alfred Nzo District, Eastern Cape
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 p/a · Level 5
Closing date
23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
Reference
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How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.