Job Description

Closing Date

2025/03/24

Reference Number

WCG250204-1

Tracking Number

DOTP 17/2025

Job Title

PERSAL Controller: PERSAL and Establishment Control, Ref No. DOTP 17/2025

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms E Sawall at (021) 483 9862

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide specialized PERSAL and Establishment Control support services to Corporate Service Departments and Internal Operational Units. The ideal candidate will possess strong numeracy, literacy, computer literacy, and language skills. Additionally, they should demonstrate excellent problem-solving, communication, writing, and analytical thinking abilities. Proficiency in planning and organizing, conflict resolution, policy implementation (impact on system), presentation and facilitation, as well as monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, is essential.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years Pay Roll and People Management Transactional Services experience.

Recommendation

A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence; Specific PERSAL job-related courses: PERSAL Introduction, - PERSAL Establishment, PERSAL Personnel Administration, PERSAL Salary Administration, PERSAL Service Terminations, PERSAL Leave administration, PERSAL Reports and Overviews; Experience in staff matching and placing procedures and implementation incl. secretariat functions; Advanced excel (pivots, formulas and charts); Knowledge of: Policy interpretation; occupational classifications; National & Provincial policies, acts and Resolutions pertaining to people management practices; Expertise in auditing large datasets.

Key Performance Areas

Update and maintain PERSAL system

:

Create/activate, deactivate, link components, subcomponents, objectives, pay points, and responsibilities to the main PERSAL structure; Monitor salary runs to ensure updates of transactions, payments and maintain information integrity on the PERSAL system. Assisting with system errors and distribution of exception/audit reports; Create/amend departmental codes and ensure accurate linkage to BAS; Establishment Administration

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Maintain PERSAL organizational structures and posts incl. vacancy management, audit, linkages of posts to funding approvals ito acting and recruitment processes; Provide guidance and administrative support on implementing personnel implications stemming from OD amendments & Job Evaluation (JE); Distribute establishment data/post lists & system report; PERSAL User Administration (support desk)

:

Administer PERSAL user Access ito job function for CSC departments; Evaluate and Register System Change Control (SCC); Access Security Control Audit Report & Verification of login violations (RACF); Providing of PERSAL information& reports to clients; Provide user guidance, support and in-house manuals to PERSAL users based on system enhancements and People management practices (PM practices).

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: People Management & financial legislation & regulations, Determinations, Resolutions and policy (Incl interpretation & implementation thereof); Skills needed: Communication ( written and verbal); Policy interpretation and implementation; Research; ability to network and relate to clients; Proven computer literacy; Follow instructions, procedures and working with detail; Analytical thinking, problem solving, planning and organizing; ability to conceptualise, possess an innovative mindset and deliver results to meet clients expectations, Presenting and facilitating.

Remuneration

R 376 413 - R 443 403 per annum (Salary Level 8).

Note on remuneration in addition Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance,pension-fund contributions, etc)are funded or co-funded interms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.