Human Resource Clerk

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 228 000 - 269 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Gauteng is seeking an administrative officer to manage various HR functions, including preparing recruitment materials and maintaining confidential employee records. The ideal candidate must have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with employee benefits and ensuring compliance with HR regulations. This position offers a competitive salary package and requires the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative duties for the department.
• Assist in the preparation of interview minutes.
• Administer employee benefits and conditions of service.
• Monitor attendance registers for compliance.
• Compile and submit HR related reports.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal relations

Ability to maintain sensitive information

Knowledge of Batho Pele principles

Computer skills

Numerical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

• Package : R 228 321.00 – R 268 950.00 Per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms M.F Mokotong Tel - [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Good communication skills, good interpersonal relations. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Knowledge and application of Batho Pele principles. Must have computer skills (certificate/module/subject). Must have numerical skills. Must be able to work under pressure.

Duties :

• Provide all the administrative duties for the department, such as preparing minutes and preparing requisitions, to ensure the smooth running of the HR functions of the organisation. Placement of adverts on different platforms, prepare shortlisting and interview minutes promptly. Conduct Suitability Checks. Provide feedback to successful and unsuccessful candidates. Creation of new members’ staff files, conforming to the record management standard, to ensure easy access to staff information. Update all the staff files regularly to ensure that all the files have correct and up-to-date information about employees. Assist with preparations for the orientation and induction of new employees. Administer employee benefits and conditions of service such as medical aid, housing allowance, overtime, pension, pay progression, grade progression, probation, etc. Ensure effective and efficient human resource administration within the department to realize the organisational outcomes. Advise employees on HR related matters such as performance management, recruitment, HR related policies, processes, and procedures, employee relations, etc. Monitor attendance registers to ensure compliance with the relevant Laws, Regulations, and/ or Acts. Ensure that Leave forms are captured correctly. Participate and be involved in an ad hoc project that may arise, such as leave audit. Compile and submit HR related reports such as absenteeism report, execute any lawful instructions given by the team leaders.

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

Location : Far East Rand Hospital

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification?

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.