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Persal Controller: Persal And Establishment Control

DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

Western Cape Posted 18 Oct 2026 Closes in 22 days

Overview

Update and maintain PERSAL system & Facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), Audit of PERSAL transactions and the coordination of system enhancement. Administer establishment functions.

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B -Degree or equivalent qualification)
  • A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience
  • Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Interpret and implement applicable policies
  • admi nister the Code of Remuneration and Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD)
  • administer national and provincial human resource management instruments, legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures, including the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Ser vice Regulations and Labour Relations Act
  • perform basic financial administration in accordance with applicable prescripts
  • operate the PERSAL system, including Establishment, Personnel Administration, Salary Administration, Service Terminations and Leave Administration
  • Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
  • use computer systems effectively
  • communicate effectively in the required language
  • Other: solve problems
  • communicate effectively
  • write and compile documentation
  • conduct analytical thinkin g
  • plan and organise activities
  • resolve conflicts
  • implement policies and assess their impact on systems
  • deliver presentations and facilitate discussions
  • monitor, evaluate and report on activities

Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain PERSAL system & Facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), Audit of PERSAL transactions and the coordination of system enhancement
  • Administer establishment functions
  • Administer user PERSAL functions for 11 Departments
  • Execution of various PERSAL reports
  • People Management

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms E Sawall Tel No: (021) 483 9862

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