Assistant Director - Human Resources

Department of Health; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager. Responsibilities include managing personnel administration and supervision of HR practices. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, with substantial supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in the PERSAL system. This role requires strategic thinking and people management skills. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years supervisory level experience required.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Finance Management Act is crucial.
• Experience in Human Resource Administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and render effective personnel administration.
• Supervise implementation of HR practices.
• Provide training and support in the unit.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)

Problem solving skills

Conflict management

Excellent communication skills

People management skills

Strategic thinker

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management and Administration

Matric or equivalent

Tools

PERSAL system

Job description

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent. A National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management and Administration, with (5) five years supervisory level experience, computer literacy (MS word, MS Excel and Power Point). Knowledge of and experience in PERSAL system. Knowledge of the Public service Act, Finance Management Act, and other Legislative prescripts that govern Human Resource Management. Knowledge of Human Resource Administration process. Knowledge of Policies in the Public Sector. Good communication skills (Verbal and written). Ability to work under pressure. RECOMMENDATION: Work skills plan will be an added advantage. Problem solving skills, Conflict management, Extensive knowledge of Labour Relations, Planning, Decision making skills, People management skills and Strategic thinker.

Duties

• Manage and render effective personnel administration salary administration, recruitment and selection, appointment, promotion, transfer, housing allowance, leave management, Pilir, long service recognition, overtime, verification of qualifications, secretarial functions at interviews, terminations of service and PMDS (Performance Management Development System). Manage and administer all conditions of service practices by providing guidance to subordinates to ensure compliance with Human Resource Legislative Framework and Prescripts. Supervise the implementation and maintenance of Human Resource Administration practises concerning service benefits and or maintenance and provisioning of Human Resource management service in the Department to contribute to the rendering of professional Human Resource Management Service. Address Human Resource Management enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of Human Resource Management practise. Provide training and support in the unit.

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), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body 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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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

Closing Date

19-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric or equivalent?

Do you have a National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management and Administration, with (5) five years supervisory level experience?

Please Notes

• 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.