Deputy Director Human Resource Management

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 897 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg is looking for a Deputy Director of Human Resource Management. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR management experience, with at least 10 years in the field, focusing on policy development and strategic alignment with hospital goals. Responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, managing HR databases, and overseeing compensation and recruitment processes. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and possess strong leadership skills. Applications must be submitted online by 24-12-2025.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years relevant experience in Human Resource field.
• Minimum of 3 years at a Middle Management Level.
• Extensive computer literacy (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Implement HR policies and strategies aligned with hospital plan.
• Manage HR information and monitor implementations.
• Oversee HR admin services and staff management.

Skills

Leadership

HR Policy Development

Data Analysis

PERSAL Management

Project Management

Client Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management

Post Graduate qualification

Job description

Deputy Director Human Resource Management

Reference

• Reference Number : REFS/024284
• Directorate : Human Resource Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R896 436.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree/ National diploma in Human Resources Management NQF level 7 or equivalent qualification, with at least 10 years relevant experience in the Human Resource field of which at least 3 years must be at a Middle Management Level (ASD). A relevant post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage. The applicants must have relevant managerial/ supervisory experience in Human Resource Management. A demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and evaluate HR policies and Procedures. The ability to interpret and analyse HR data and extensive computer literacy (MS Office). Experience in developing reports and presenting them to management. Demonstrate experience in managing PERSAL and drawing reports. Ability to manage staff, work independently, adhere to strict deadlines. Job knowledge: Knowledge of PERSAL system, knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act and other HR legislation and prescripts (including PSCBC and other relevant bargaining council resolutions). Competencies Required: Strategic capability and leadership, people management and Empowerment, Programme and Project management, Service Delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus and communication. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Implement Human Resource policies and strategies and ensure the alignment of the organizational structure to the hospital strategic plan. Develop standard operating procedure in areas of responsibility. Manage human resources information and knowledge. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of human resources strategies. Render efficient HR administration services including the departmental performance management and development system (PMDS). Manage appointments, transfers, and terminations on the personnel salary and PERSAL system. Manage the compensation and conditions of services of staff members. Manage HR personnel records. Coordinate the development of the institutional HR plan in line with the allocated budget. Manage salary administration and remuneration. Monitor and evaluate the quality information captured on PERSAL and other HR Database. Authorise manual and electronic transactions and verify source documents. Maintenance of post establishment on HRM database. Attend to Auditor General Findings, National Core Standards, and HR Risk Management and compile action plan reports.

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.
• 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025