PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R338 106 per annum. (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
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.
Notes
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 Z 83, 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026, the posts of Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Warburton CHC and Emthonjeni Clinic, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/766, Chief Personnel Officer (Amajuba Memorial Hospital (X2 Posts), Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Mar/26/775, and its closing date of 29 May 2026, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, the posts of Medical Physicist Grade 1: Oncology (Rob Ferreira Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/933, Dental Laboratory Technician Grade 1: Dentistry (6 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/949 and Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Grade 1: Dentistry (X2 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/979 and its closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum. (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni 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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.