Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/200 · Ref MPDOH/AUG/26/1232
PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER
Mpumalanga Department of Health
- CentreWitbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
- ProvinceMpumalanga
- LevelLevel 07
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 11
- Circular Post
- 28/200
- Reference number
- MPDOH/AUG/26/1232
- Department
- Mpumalanga Department of Health
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Centre
- Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health.
The listed centre is Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District).
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource unit or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA.
- At least a minimum of three (3) PERSAL courses is an inherent requirement.
- Extensive knowledge of PERSAL includes interpreting PERSAL reports.
- A Good understanding and Functional knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service regulations, Basic condition of employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal skills, Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy particularly MS, Excel, outlook &
- Word.
- A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
Duties
- Implement and maintain human resource administration practices.
- Render administrative functions including the following: recruitment and selection of staff.
- HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, vetting of candidates, secretarial functions for interviews, absorptions of staff, probationary periods, etc. and also responsible for conditions of service and benefits: leave salaries, leave graduates, pensions, termination of services, procedure on Incapacity leave and ill-health, housing allowance, overtime, translations and writing reports etc.).
- Coordinate the Performance management system, address human resource administration enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human resource management practices, inform, guide and advise the staff on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of human resource administration practices/policies.
- Assist with preparation of reports on human resource administration issues and statistics.
- Coordinate the implementation of recruitment and selection process.
- Provide support to Subdistrict Manager.
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351
- Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
N.B.
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- 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. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 28/200 : PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER REF NO: MPDOH/AUG/26/1232
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource unit or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human
Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA. At least a minimum of three (3) PERSAL courses is an
inherent requirement. Extensive knowledge of PERSAL includes interpreting
PERSAL reports. A Good understanding and Functional knowledge of the
Public Service Act, Public Service regulations, Basic condition of employment
Act, Employment Equity Act, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal skills,
Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure.
Sound communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational skills. Computer literacy
particularly MS, Excel, outlook & Word. A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
DUTIES : Implement and maintain human resource administration practices. Render administrative functions including the following: recruitment and selection of
staff. HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, vetting of candidates, secretarial functions for
interviews, absorptions of staff, probationary periods, etc. and also responsible for conditions of service and benefits: leave salaries, leave graduates,
pensions, termination of services, procedure on Incapacity leave and ill-health, housing allowance, overtime, translations and writing reports etc.). Coordinate
the Performance management system, address human resource administration enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human
resource management practices, inform, guide and advise the staff on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of
human resource administration practices/policies. Assist with preparation of reports on human resource administration issues and statistics. Coordinate the
implementation of recruitment and selection process. Provide support to Subdistrict Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource unit or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human
Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA. At least a minimum of three (3) PERSAL courses is an
inherent requirement. Extensive knowledge of PERSAL includes interpreting
PERSAL reports. A Good understanding and Functional knowledge of the
Public Service Act, Public Service regulations, Basic condition of employment
Act, Employment Equity Act, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal skills,
Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure.
Sound communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational skills. Computer literacy
particularly MS, Excel, outlook & Word. A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
DUTIES : Implement and maintain human resource administration practices. Render administrative functions including the following: recruitment and selection of
staff. HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, vetting of candidates, secretarial functions for
interviews, absorptions of staff, probationary periods, etc. and also responsible for conditions of service and benefits: leave salaries, leave graduates,
pensions, termination of services, procedure on Incapacity leave and ill-health, housing allowance, overtime, translations and writing reports etc.). Coordinate
the Performance management system, address human resource administration enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human
resource management practices, inform, guide and advise the staff on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of
human resource administration practices/policies. Assist with preparation of reports on human resource administration issues and statistics. Coordinate the
implementation of recruitment and selection process. Provide support to Subdistrict Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.