Assistant Director HR (People Management Systems and PERSAL Helpdesk)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 468 000 - 552 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is looking for an Assistant Director: HR focused on People Management Systems and the PERSAL Helpdesk. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in PERSAL system administration and a relevant qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Administration. Duties include facilitating PERSAL training and managing system functionalities. A driver's license and strong communication skills are also essential for this permanent position.

Benefits

Annual salary plus service benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' proven experience in a PERSAL system administration environment.
• Appropriate experience and knowledge of the PERSAL system.
• Relevant working experience on Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operationalise and coordinate the application of PERSAL functionality.
• Facilitate all PERSAL System training needs within the Department.
• Manage the appropriate application of Central/Departmental codes and Access Security.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Sound practical computer skills in MS Office

Analytical thinking abilities

Good organisational, planning and time management skills

Education

B-Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Administration

Tools

PERSAL system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape.

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Position

Assistant Director: HR (People Management Systems and PERSAL Helpdesk)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: HO16/2026

Directorate: People Strategy, (Head Office, Cape Town)

Experience

3-5 Years’ proven experience in a PERSAL system administration environment. Appropriate experience and knowledge of the PERSAL system. Relevant working experience on the application of Microsoft Word and Excel. Applicable supervisory experience.

Minimum Educational Qualification

Appropriate B-Degree, or National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in the fields of Human Resource Management or Public Administration.

Note

Candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills)

Good verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective presentation of policies as well as report writing. Sound practical computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook and Teams Excellent verbal and written communication, people and interpersonal relationship skills. Analytical thinking abilities. Good organisational, planning and time management skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel). Leading and Supervising. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations. Deciding and Initiating Action. Working with People. Following Instructions and Procedures. Relating and Networking. Persuading and Influencing. Applying Expertise and Technology Preparedness to work overtime, travel and overnight away when required.

Enquiries

Ms M Klaasen, email: [e-mail]

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs)

Operationalise and coordinate the application of PERSAL functionality and processes and ensure credibility of information processed on the system. Operationalise and facilitate all PERSAL System training needs within the Department. Operationalise and manage the appropriate application of Central/Departmental codes, Access Security, Suspense file transactions and the Message broadcasting facility. Operationalise and implement System Change Control (SCC). Data integrity for system enhancement People management.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job

Valid Code 8 (B, EB) driver’s licence. The ability to communicate eloquently.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 551 823 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Required actions for shortlisted candidates

• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/02/13 17:00:00