Principal personnel officer for performance management at Head Office, Pretoria. R338 106 per year. Reference HR4/26/09/11HO. Closes 16 October 2026.
| Job Title | Principal Personnel Officer: Performance Management |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/26/09/11HO |
| Category | Human resources |
| Location | Head Office, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 23:59 (online) or 16:00 (walk-in) |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R338 106 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 1 year |
About this Principal Personnel Officer: Performance Management position
Introduction
Head Office in Pretoria is hiring a principal personnel officer for performance management. You would sit at the centre of the Department of Employment and Labour's performance agreements and assessments, checking submissions on the electronic system and supporting the PMDS committee. The advertised salary is R338 106 per year under reference HR4/26/09/11HO. Applications close on 16 October 2026, and one year of performance management experience is enough to qualify.
Performance management officers keep the whole department's agreements and assessments moving, which makes accuracy and patience essential. Show on your CV how you have checked documents, produced reports and supported committees. The advert accepts either a three-year diploma or a degree, and only one year of functional experience. Knowledge of the PMDS directives and the electronic performance system will help you in the interview. Because Head Office handles national HR processes, the work can be busy around assessment deadlines. Email your application with the reference number in the subject line, and keep a copy of your Z83 for your records.
About the Employer
The Department of Employment and Labour manages its national HR functions from Head Office at Francis Baard Street in Pretoria.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate performance agreements and performance assessments in the Department
• Verify and quality check agreements and assessment reports on the electronic performance management system
• Report findings to the supervisor
• Provide secretariat and logistical support to PMDS committee meetings
Required Qualifications
• A three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or undergraduate degree (NQF 7) in HR Management, HR Development, Training and Development or Public Management
• One year of functional experience in performance management
• Knowledge of PMDS policies and directives, the PFMA, the Public Service Act and Batho Pele
• Computer literacy, facilitation, report writing and minute-taking skills
Job Benefits and Perks
The advert lists R338 106 per year. No additional benefits are stated.
How to Apply
Email Jobs-HQ29@labour.gov.za, post to The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001, or hand deliver to 215 Francis Baard Street.
Enquiries: Mr M Ratau, (012) 309 4605.
Equity targets: African males, Coloured males, Indian females and White males and females.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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