PERSAL Controller: PERSAL and Establishment Control, Ref No. DOTP 113/2026

Job Purpose

Job Purpose: The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide specialised PERSAL and Establishment Control services to Corporate Service Departments and Internal Operational Units through the administration of PERSAL system functions, organisational structures, personnel implications, user access control, system enhancement processes and reporting requirements. The post provides technical support and advice on PERSAL, Establishment Control and related human resource management matters. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

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Remuneration

R 413 001-R 486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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 Update and maintain the PERSAL system and facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), audit of PERSAL transactions and coordination of system enhancements. Administer Establishment Control functions, including organisational structures, personnel implications, Job Evaluation implementation and Matching and Placing processes. Administer PERSAL user access functions and system security controls. Compile, analyse and verify PERSAL management, audit and compliance reports. Serve as a specialist practitioner responsible for both PERSAL and Establishment Control functions, providing expert advice on policy implementation, organisational structures, personnel implications, remuneration matters, system functionality and complex departmental enquiries. Analyse and resolve complex personnel, remuneration, establishment and system-related enquiries; assess the impact of legislation, policies and prescripts on system functionality; and support the implementation of system enhancements and organisational changes. People Management..

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience.

Knowledge in the following: Competencies: Knowledge of Human resource management legislation, policies and prescripts; Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; remuneration codes and practices; PERSAL system functionality; Establishment Control and organisational structure administration; personnel implications administration; financial administration prescripts; and the interpretation, application and implementation of policy within the environment.

Skills: Numeracy and literacy; computer literacy; analytical thinking; problem solving; planning and organising; report writing; research and information analysis; presentation and facilitation; conflict resolution; communication; policy implementation and assessment of system impacts