POST 06/10 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: NDOH 6/2026
Chief Directorate: Health System Digital Information
SALARY : R896 436 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Human Resource Management. Valid PERSAL Controller certificate. At least three (3) years’ experience at management level (Assistant Director/equivalent level) in Human Resources Management (HRM). Experience in condition of services and PERSAL system. Knowledge and understanding of government policies, public service regulations, PFMA, treasury regulations as well as the legislative framework governing the public service. Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and
in-depth knowledge of PERSAL and BAS. Good communication (verbal and written, analytical, planning and organization, problem solving, decisionmaking, and negotiation, strategic planning and leadership, presentation and facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to plan, work independently and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Oversee and manage the administration of leave. Provide a prompt and high standard delivery in respect of leave gratuities, incapacity leave (PILIR), and all types of leave. Ensure and manage the auditing and capturing of leave. Oversee and manage the administration of allowances. Put control measures in terms of management of overtime, acting allowance, stand-by allowances. Record and process documents regarding injury on duty. Oversee and manage appointments and termination of service. Ensure that all appointments,
transfer, probation period, promotions, retention of service are captured and approved on PERSAL. Manage and implement appointments of employees, OSD, Acting, transfer and PMDS. Monitor Human Resources information system. Overseeing HR databases (e.g. PERSAL), ensuring data quality, managing personal records, and coordinating system upgrades and maintenance. Manage and monitor PERSAL activities in the department, including personnel and salary controllers, activities on PERSAL system. Register and maintain user profiles for all users and allocate functions in line with individual scope of work as per the job description. Monitor the suspense and transaction files as well as follows up all questionable transactions. Manage risk, audit and resources. Ensure proper utilization of the budget by monitoring and reporting expenditure. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of equipment and reporting thereof.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Shibambo Tel No: (012) 395-8154

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 09 March 2026
NOTE : All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).