HR Officer: Leave and Benefits Administration (Fixed Term)

About the role

The Public Service Department is advertising two vacancies for HR Officers handling leave and benefits administration, based in Pretoria. The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract at Salary Level 5, with a salary of R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Applications close on 17 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Administer leave processes: review leave applications, capture them on PERSAL, ensure compliance with leave policy, identify anomalies and communicate requirements to the relevant unit
• Handle leave queries, maintain quality leave records and conduct leave audits when required
• Administer PILIR applications: receive and submit them to SOMA, compile and maintain the PILIR register and act on SOMA outcomes
• Process employee benefits: process appointments and terminations on PERSAL, implement service benefits such as allowances, resettlement and medical aid, and administer promotional and probation reviews
• Keep employee records up to date and provide administrative support for service benefits projects, overtime authorisations and employee correspondence

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate
• Three-year diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resources Management or PERSAL training is an added advantage
• 1-2 years of experience in a leave and benefits administration environment is an added advantage
• Understanding of the relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts

Applications are made by submitting a completed Z83 form and a CV by hand delivery or by email, with attachments combined into a single PDF file. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a technical exercise, an integrity assessment and an interview, followed by a personnel suitability check.