Assistant Director- Human Resource Management

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg seeks an HR Manager to lead the HR Unit services. The successful candidate will have a relevant three-year qualification in HRM and at least 7 years experience with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing HR staff, overseeing administrative processes, and improving hospital performance through predictive analysis. A comprehensive knowledge of HR prescripts and technological proficiency in HR systems is essential. Applications must be submitted online only.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Technologically savvy and knowledgeable in HR technologies.
• Driver’s licence required, unless exempt for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR Unit services and empower staff.
• Approve transactions related to appointments and salary administration.
• Manage performance, development, and absenteeism of staff.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of HRM Prescripts

Knowledge of PERSAL

Education

Three-year relevant qualification in HRM

Job description

Job Reference

• Reference Number : REFS/024337
• Directorate : Human Resource Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R468 459.00per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• An appropriate three-year relevant qualification in HRM plus 7 years’ experience of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level. Knowledge of HRM Prescripts. Knowledge of PERSAL (certificate/s should be attached). Computer literacy). Be technological savvy and understand the important HR technologies. Knowledge of the Human resource management systems and HR intelligent apps in the public sector. Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills. Driver’s licence. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.

Duties

• Lead and manage the HR Unit services, manage and empower HR Staff. Approve and quality assure transactions related to appointments, salary administration, leave, overtime, terminations, transfer, housing allowance. Management of PILIR/PRAAD. Monitor employee attendance register’s (Z8). Attend to Auditor General Queries and action plan. Manage and support line managers on HR issues. Manage the allocated Human Resource budget. Analyse reports, use predictive analysis to improve hospital performance. Develop and monitor operational plan of the unit. Manage performance, development and absenteeism of staff. Recruitment and Selection. Implement e-HRM services not limited to Employee Self-Service, E-recruitment, E-Submissions and automation of HR services. Database Management and statistical analysis. Perform other duties as allocated by management and will rotate within HR when required.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate three-year relevant qualification in HRM?

Do you have 7 years’ experience of which 3 years should be on a supervisory level?

Additional Note

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.