Human Resource Management at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with an appropriate National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management with minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in Human Resource environment as a generalist of which 3 years should be on supervisory level. Experience in a Health environment will be an added advantage. Successful completion of PERSAL training course.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service legislative framework. Extensive knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system and Human Resource Administration processes.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, and other Legislative Prescripts that govern Human Resource Management.
• Good writing and communication skills. Must have leadership, planning, organizing, problem solving and conflict management skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to work in a high volume and highly pressurized environment. Driver’s license and computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint) are essential.

Duties :

• Lead and manage the Human Resource teams in the Subdistrict. Manage HR budget. Implement and interpret policies, directives, and guidelines. Implement and maintain sound quality management systems, including applicable legislation, policies, good practice, and standards. Manage Recruitment & Selection processes. Provide training, guidance and support HR staff and line managers.
• Approve and qualify all mandates and transactions related to appointments, transfers, terminations, salary administration and management of condition of service etc. Manage OSD appointments, grade progressions for OSD and non OSD.
• Ensure that PERSAL related transactions and mandates forwarded to Gauteng Department of E-Government are captured correctly. Manage staff establishment and post filling. Draw up a post filling plan. Implement Policy and procedures on Incapacity leave and Ill- Health Retirement (PILIR). Provide strategic and operational support to staff and line managers.
• Manage the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and the implementation thereof. Compile and submit reports or any other HR related submissions. Manage audit queries. Manage and implement ORW, Declaration of Financial Disclosures. Monitor overtime and capturing the authorization for overtime. Manage leave and work attendance by staff. Ensure that leaves are correctly and timeously captured on PERSAL. Serve on relevant statutory committees as required.
• Develop and implement relevant strategic and Operational Plans with monitoring and evaluations to achieve Hospital Objectives. Manage and report as a Sub district on items captured on the District HR Risk Register. Prepare and submit consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Manager. The candidate will be indirectly reporting to the Deputy Manager Nursing of the Sub-District.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026