POST 06/13 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: NDOH 9/2026
Directorate: Human Resource Administration
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, plus competitive benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Human Resource Management. PERSAL Controller certificate will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ experience at supervisory level in 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 System Change Control system (SCC). Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving, decision making, negotiation, interpersonal, analytical, people management, monitoring and evaluation, conflict resolution
and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Process and administer appointment and termination of service. Administer HR administration and appointment functions, enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration. Process and administer allowances (e.g. housing, overtime, ling service). Process pay progression, grade progression, recognition of qualification, and confirmation of probation. Monitor PERSAL system including personnel and salary controllers. Ensure that all PERSAL users are properly trained. Evaluate and recommend to the PERSAL controller, changes to system in line with the System Change Control (SCC). Ensure continuous training for all PERSAL users. Process and administer leave.
Manage the capturing of leave on PERSAL, manage leave audits, and analyse leave trends. Monitor HR information. Provide information in respect of utilization of the PERSAL system, provide managerial HR oversight report, authorize transaction on PERSAL and prepare and consolidate all HR reports. Manage risk, audit and resources. Ensure that risks are identified and mitigated, evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees as well as allocate and ensure quality of work. Address HR administration enquiries and guide and advise the department on HR administration matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Shibambo Tel No: (012) 3958154

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).