Employment And Labour Senior Practitioner: Hrd & Performance Management Vacancy 2026
Employment And Labour
Education & Training (ETDP SETA)
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Closing date
28 Sept 2026
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- SETA
- ETDP SETA
- Posted
- 13 Sept 2026
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How this salary compares
At R34 417 a month, this post pays below the median of R40 600 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric, in Gauteng (10 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R70 888.
- 25th percentile
- R34 417
- Median
- R40 600
- 75th percentile
- R70 888
This post sits in the 25th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 10 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment And Labour is inviting applications for a Senior Practitioner in Human Resource Development (HRD) & Performance Management. This is a crucial three-year contract position based at the Provincial Office in Parktown, Gauteng, for the 2026 intake.
This role is integral to coordinating key HR initiatives within the province, including the implementation of HRD programmes and the Performance Management System. It also focuses on supporting the next generation of professionals by actively implementing internship and learnership programmes.
Minimum Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management / Development / Training and Development / Management of training / Public Management / Industrial and Organisational Psychology at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
- Two (2) years’ functional experience in Human Resource Management Development /Training and Development /Performance Management Services.
- Knowledge of: Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Development Policies, Human Resource Systems (PERSAL), Skills Development Act (SDA), Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act (EEA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Project Management, Diversity Management and OD-ETDP.
- Skills in: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy, People Management, Project Management, Presentation, Report writing, Time Management, Design and Development, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving.
- A driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of Human Resource Development initiatives in the Province.
- Coordinate the implementation of the Performance Management System in the Province.
- Implement internship/ Learnership programmes in the Province.
- Coordinate and facilitate Orientation and Induction programmes.
- Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the Division.
What the Work Involves
As a Senior Practitioner, you will be based at the Provincial Office in Parktown, Gauteng. Your daily work will focus on coordinating various Human Resource Development (HRD) initiatives and ensuring the effective implementation of the Performance Management System across the province.
A significant part of the role involves actively implementing internship and learnership programmes, contributing to skills development and employment opportunities. You will also coordinate and facilitate crucial orientation and induction programmes for new entrants. Beyond these core duties, you will manage human, financial, and equipment resources within your division.
How to Apply
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
You can apply through one of the following methods:
- By Post:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations PO Box 4560 Johannesburg 2001
- Hand Delivery:
47 Empire Road Parktown
- Online:
Visit the ESSA online portal: https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/
This listing in context
What the 327 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 115
- In Gauteng
- 48
- Closing within 7 days
- 24
30% of the 115 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 16 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 327 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 145 opportunities in Gauteng.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How permanent posts work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
About ETDP SETA & this sector
ETDP SETA supports education, training and development roles — a common route into teaching, ECD and community education work.
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