Assistant Personnel Administration Officer

About the role

The municipality is seeking an Assistant Personnel Administration Officer to support human‑resource and procurement functions, ensuring accurate personnel records and effective stock management.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct station inspections and consult with employees on personnel matters.
• Plan, direct and coordinate procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and compliance with municipal procurement policy.
• Maintain and update personnel files, leave records, and benefit schemes.
• Prepare and record salaries, manage OHS incident reporting and follow up on occupational health and safety recommendations.
• Obtain stock level reports, analyse purchase requests and manage stock purchase orders.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or related field (NQF Level 6 or higher).
• Minimum three years’ experience in human‑resource administration or internal audit within a municipal environment.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work with bilingual documentation.

Required skills

• Computer literacy with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with municipal procedures, legislation and Batho‑Pele principles.
• Experience using auditing software such as Teammate, ACL or Barnowl.