ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/236
Job Ref Number
H/A/11/2026
Centre
Xhariep District
Salary
R468 459 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid
Requirements
Matric (Grade12) plus tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or related areas at NQF 6. Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level. Relevant PERSAL certificates. Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge And Skills: Ability to communicate issues in a tactful manner. Problem solving skills. Computer skills. Numeracy skills. Knowledge of the PERSAL System. Knowledge of Public Service Policies and implementation strategies. Knowledge of Human Resource Management Legislation/Directives. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management environment.
Duties
Rendering a professional human resource management service on: Conditions of Service and service benefits (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Terminations, Long Service Recognition, overtime, re-allocation, Pension, Allowances etc.).HR Provisioning (Recruitment and Selection, Appointments, Transfer, temporary employment, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, probationary periods etc.). Address human resource management enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human resource management administration. Prepare and consolidate reports on personnel administration issues. Provide inputs on the development/amendments of Human Resource Management Policies. Inform, guide and advice Department/ personnel on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration policies. Conduct HR Audits. Coordinate submission of information for audit queries. Monitor implementation of Audit action plan. Attend to queries/ complaints pertaining to Human Resource Practices. Report on activities of the Sub-Directorate. Management of staff within the component. The development and updating of Job Descriptions for reporting staff. The performance management of staff within the component. Facilitation of training interventions. Give direction, guidance and advice to staff within the component.
Enquiries
Mr TGE Finger Tel No: (051) 713 8067
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/236 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: H/A/11/2026 SALARY : R468 459 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. CENTRE : Xhariep District REQUIREMENTS : Matric (Grade12) plus tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or related areas at NQF 6. Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level. Relevant PERSAL certificates. Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge And Skills: Ability to communicate issues in a tactful manner. Problem solving skills. Computer skills. Numeracy skills. Knowledge of the PERSAL System. Knowledge of Public Service Policies and implementation strategies. Knowledge of Human Resource Management Legislation/Directives. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management environment. DUTIES : Rendering a professional human resource management service on: Conditions of Service and service benefits (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Terminations, Long Service Recognition, overtime, re-allocation, Pension, Allowances etc.).HR Provisioning (Recruitment and Selection, Appointments, Transfer, temporary employment, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, probationary periods etc.). Address human resource management enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human resource management administration. Prepare and consolidate reports on personnel administration issues. Provide inputs on the development/amendments of Human Resource Management Policies. Inform, guide and advice Department/ personnel on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration policies. Conduct HR Audits. Coordinate submission of information for audit queries. Monitor implementation of Audit action plan. Attend to queries/ complaints pertaining to Human Resource Practices. Report on activities of the Sub-Directorate. Management of staff within the component. The development and updating of Job Descriptions for reporting staff. The performance management of staff within the component. Facilitation of training interventions. Give direction, guidance and advice to staff within the component. ENQUIRIES : Mr TGE Finger Tel No: (051) 713 8067 APPLICATIONS : to be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment


