HR Officer – Public Sector with PERSAL Expertise

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 304,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Edenvale Regional Hospital is seeking a qualified HR Administrator. The role will supervise junior HR staff and oversee routine HR administration including appointments, transfers, and leave, while ensuring accurate PERSAL transactions and records.

The candidate should have a National Diploma or Degree in HRM/Public Administration (NQF6/7), 3+ years in HR, and PERSAL training. PFMA knowledge and strong confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in HRM/Public Management/Public Administration (NQF6/7) with minimum 3 years in HR
• PERSAL Introduction Training certificate
• Knowledge of PFMA and HR prescripts; confidentiality and ethics in HR

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide junior HR personnel and allocate daily work
• Coordinate routine HR administration including appointments, transfers, promotions and leave
• Process salary, payroll and personnel transactions on the PERSAL system with verification
• Ensure documentation for PERSAL and personnel transactions is accurate and timely
• Provide first-line guidance on HR administration and conditions of service
• Monitor absenteeism, leave and RWOPS; escalate complex matters
• Support recruitment and selection processes; monitor overtime records
• Maintain confidential personnel records and submit routine HR statistics and reports

Skills

HR administration

PERSAL training

OSD knowledge

Education

Diploma/Degree in HRM/Public Management/Public Administration (NQF6/7)

Job description

Department of Health in Edenvale Regional Hospital is seeking a qualified HR Administrator. The role will supervise junior HR staff and oversee routine HR administration including appointments, transfers, and leave, while ensuring accurate PERSAL transactions and records.

The candidate should have a National Diploma or Degree in HRM/Public Administration (NQF6/7), 3+ years in HR, and PERSAL training. PFMA knowledge and strong confidentiality are essential.