HR Clerk ; at Department of Tourism

Overview

The Department of Tourism invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Human Resources (HR) Clerk position on a 6-month contract based in Pretoria
. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience in public service human resource administration
, including recruitment, PERSAL processing, and employee benefits administration.

Closing date for applications: 13 February 2026

• Salary Package
  : R228 321 per annum
  Plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
• : 1/2026

• Knowledge of relevant HR legislation, policies, and prescripts
• Understanding of Human Resource practices within the Public Service
• Working knowledge of the PERSAL system
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively in a team

Added Advantages:

• Possession of a PERSAL certificate
• Experiential learning or practical exposure in the HR field

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR unit, including but not limited to:

• Supporting recruitment, selection, and appointment processes
• Sorting, capturing, and numbering job applications
• Planning and arranging logistics for meetings
• Attending meetings and recording minutes
• Drafting HR submissions, offer letters, and regret letters
• Coordinating and facilitating personnel suitability checks
• Capturing and processing recruitment and benefits-related transactions on PERSAL
• Administering conditions of service and employee benefits
• Processing leave applications, verifying documentation, and capturing leave on PERSAL
• Printing and managing HR documents via PERSAL and EDMS
• Liaising with finance regarding approved leave gratuity payments
• Responding to employee enquiries related to leave and benefits
• Managing employee records, including opening, auditing, and maintaining staff files
• Capturing beneficiary nominations and supporting pension withdrawal processes
• Providing general administrative support within the HR unit

In line with Employment Equity requirements,
Coloured Male and White Male candidates
, as well as youth and persons with disabilities
, are encouraged to apply.