Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/161
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 41–43
- Circular Post
- 33/161
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 – R573 987 per annum. Other Benefits Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- eThekwini District Office
- Reference information
- ETH 04 /2026
- Salary information
- R487 197 – R573 987 per annum. Other Benefits Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional).
Requirements
- Senior Certificate or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Personnel Management/ Human Resource Development or Public Management.
- A minimum of five years operational experience in Human Resource of which three years of that must be supervisory experience in Human Resource.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other prescripts applicable to Human Resource.
- Knowledge of PERSAL system Knowledge of basic principles of HR Management.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, acts, ability to comprehend Human Resource issues.
- Interpersonal relations, innovation and communication skills.
- Financial Management, Change Management.
- Time management, facilitation skill, risk management.
- Good interpersonal relation skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Auditing skill and report writing skills Problem solving and Decision-making skills.
Duties
- Provide strategic leadership of human resource management for the facility.
- Manage all Human Resource components, that is, Human Resource Practices, Human Resource Planning and Development, Staff Relations and Employee Wellness and ensure the provision efficient and effective services are provided.
- Monitor and evaluate human resource activities of the district office human resource.
- Ensure quality development of HRMS in line with norms and standards for CHC Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance Programme.
- Ensure effective human resource records and documents management system.
- Manage the payroll programme.
- Ensure the timely and efficient compensation of employees.
- Manage recruitment, selection and verification processes.
- Ensure the co-ordination of Institutional Management Labour Committee Meetings (IMLC).
- Ensure training of staff on labour relations matters.
- Ensure compliance with grievance and disciplinary procedures.
- Coordination of conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings.
- Ensure that misconduct cases in the institution are dealt with timeously.
- Oversee coordination of Institutional Employee Health and Wellness activities.
- Provide leadership in managing processes of aligning organizational, and post establishment structures with emerging service delivery demands as well as the imperatives set in the Annual Performance Plan for the facility or the district office.
- Serve in the transformation activities of the department and the district office such budget allocations as well as standard and workload statistics.
- Conduct staff satisfaction surveys and exit interviews.
- Oversee the effective implementation of the Human Resource Management policy imperatives and ensure consistency in the application.
- Develop strategies aimed at improving service delivery.
- Ensure and facilitate the consolidation of HR Plan for the facility.
- Provide early warnings and develop innovative solutions to overcome identified problem areas.
Enquiries
Mrs. N.F. Mapumulo Tel No: (031) 273 5307
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
May be hand delivered or courier to forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, EThekwini District Office, 85 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville, Durban, 4000. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to:EthekwiniDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za quoting reference number only in the subject line.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Directions To Candidates: The applicant must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources). The official Z83 form ‘Application for employment’ (the new amended version of the Z83 form effectively from 01/01/2021 must be used only; the old Z83 form will be rejected, if used). The amended Z83 application for employment form is obtainable at any Government Department OR downloaded from the website – www.kznhealth.qov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacansies. The ‘Reference Number’ and ‘Position’ for which are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the form Z 83 e.g. Reference number PMMH 01/2026.
- Applications may also be submitted online via the KZN e-Recruitment System at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
- Applicants must register, complete their profile and upload their CV. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS.
- Only shortlisted candidates will submit proof before interview.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- The successful candidate would be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment. Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged.
- Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful, please. African males and Persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications authority (SAQA).
- Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/161 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: ETH 04 /2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 987 per annum. Other Benefits Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional).
CENTRE : eThekwini District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Personnel Management/ Human Resource
Development or Public Management. A minimum of five years operational experience in Human Resource of which three years of that must be
supervisory experience in Human Resource. Valid Driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public
Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other prescripts applicable to
Human Resource. Knowledge of PERSAL system Knowledge of basic principles of HR Management. Ability to interpret and apply policies, acts, ability
to comprehend Human Resource issues. Interpersonal relations, innovation and communication skills. Financial Management, Change Management. Time
management, facilitation skill, risk management. Good interpersonal relation skills. Computer literacy. Auditing skill and report writing skills Problem solving
and Decision-making skills.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership of human resource management for the facility. Manage all Human Resource components, that is, Human Resource Practices,
Human Resource Planning and Development, Staff Relations and Employee
Wellness and ensure the provision efficient and effective services are provided.
Monitor and evaluate human resource activities of the district office human
resource. Ensure quality development of HRMS in line with norms and standards for CHC Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance Programme.
Ensure effective human resource records and documents management system. Manage the payroll programme. Ensure the timely and efficient
compensation of employees. Manage recruitment, selection and verification processes. Ensure the co-ordination of Institutional Management Labour
Committee Meetings (IMLC). Ensure training of staff on labour relations matters. Ensure compliance with grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Coordination of conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. Ensure that misconduct cases in the institution are dealt with timeously. Oversee coordination of Institutional Employee Health and Wellness activities. Provide
leadership in managing processes of aligning organizational, and post establishment structures with emerging service delivery demands as well as
the imperatives set in the Annual Performance Plan for the facility or the district office. Serve in the transformation activities of the department and the district
office such budget allocations as well as standard and workload statistics.
Conduct staff satisfaction surveys and exit interviews. Oversee the effective implementation of the Human Resource Management policy imperatives and
ensure consistency in the application. Develop strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Ensure and facilitate the consolidation of HR Plan for the
facility. Provide early warnings and develop innovative solutions to overcome identified problem areas.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. N.F. Mapumulo Tel No: (031) 273 5307
APPLICATIONS : May be hand delivered or courier to forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, EThekwini District Office, 85 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville,
Durban, 4000. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may
alternatively be emailed to:EthekwiniDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za quoting
reference number only in the subject line.
NOTE : Directions To Candidates: The applicant must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only (Only shortlisted candidates will
be required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources). The official Z83 form ‘Application for
employment’ (the new amended version of the Z83 form effectively from
01/01/2021 must be used only; the old Z83 form will be rejected, if used). The amended Z83 application for employment form is obtainable at any
Government Department OR downloaded from the website – www.kznhealth.qov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacansies. The ‘Reference
Number’ and ‘Position’ for which are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the form Z 83 e.g. Reference
number PMMH 01/2026. Applications may also be submitted online via the
KZN e-Recruitment System at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants must register, complete their profile and upload their CV. The appointments are
subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit
records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the
Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). To be appointed at Senior
Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course
details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the
Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS. Only shortlisted candidates will submit proof before interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS
shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection
panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate would be required to sign a
performance agreement within three months of appointment. Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, applications will not be
acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful, please. African
males and Persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that no S&T payments will be
considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. It is the
shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications
authority (SAQA). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s. Failure to
comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
Component: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 987 per annum. Other Benefits Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional).
CENTRE : eThekwini District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Personnel Management/ Human Resource
Development or Public Management. A minimum of five years operational experience in Human Resource of which three years of that must be
supervisory experience in Human Resource. Valid Driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public
Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other prescripts applicable to
Human Resource. Knowledge of PERSAL system Knowledge of basic principles of HR Management. Ability to interpret and apply policies, acts, ability
to comprehend Human Resource issues. Interpersonal relations, innovation and communication skills. Financial Management, Change Management. Time
management, facilitation skill, risk management. Good interpersonal relation skills. Computer literacy. Auditing skill and report writing skills Problem solving
and Decision-making skills.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership of human resource management for the facility. Manage all Human Resource components, that is, Human Resource Practices,
Human Resource Planning and Development, Staff Relations and Employee
Wellness and ensure the provision efficient and effective services are provided.
Monitor and evaluate human resource activities of the district office human
resource. Ensure quality development of HRMS in line with norms and standards for CHC Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance Programme.
Ensure effective human resource records and documents management system. Manage the payroll programme. Ensure the timely and efficient
compensation of employees. Manage recruitment, selection and verification processes. Ensure the co-ordination of Institutional Management Labour
Committee Meetings (IMLC). Ensure training of staff on labour relations matters. Ensure compliance with grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Coordination of conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. Ensure that misconduct cases in the institution are dealt with timeously. Oversee coordination of Institutional Employee Health and Wellness activities. Provide
leadership in managing processes of aligning organizational, and post establishment structures with emerging service delivery demands as well as
the imperatives set in the Annual Performance Plan for the facility or the district office. Serve in the transformation activities of the department and the district
office such budget allocations as well as standard and workload statistics.
Conduct staff satisfaction surveys and exit interviews. Oversee the effective implementation of the Human Resource Management policy imperatives and
ensure consistency in the application. Develop strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Ensure and facilitate the consolidation of HR Plan for the
facility. Provide early warnings and develop innovative solutions to overcome identified problem areas.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. N.F. Mapumulo Tel No: (031) 273 5307
APPLICATIONS : May be hand delivered or courier to forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, EThekwini District Office, 85 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville,
Durban, 4000. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may
alternatively be emailed to:EthekwiniDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za quoting
reference number only in the subject line.
NOTE : Directions To Candidates: The applicant must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only (Only shortlisted candidates will
be required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources). The official Z83 form ‘Application for
employment’ (the new amended version of the Z83 form effectively from
01/01/2021 must be used only; the old Z83 form will be rejected, if used). The amended Z83 application for employment form is obtainable at any
Government Department OR downloaded from the website – www.kznhealth.qov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacansies. The ‘Reference
Number’ and ‘Position’ for which are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the form Z 83 e.g. Reference
number PMMH 01/2026. Applications may also be submitted online via the
KZN e-Recruitment System at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants must register, complete their profile and upload their CV. The appointments are
subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit
records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the
Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). To be appointed at Senior
Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course
details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the
Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS. Only shortlisted candidates will submit proof before interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS
shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection
panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate would be required to sign a
performance agreement within three months of appointment. Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, applications will not be
acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful, please. African
males and Persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that no S&T payments will be
considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. It is the
shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications
authority (SAQA). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s. Failure to
comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026