DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PROVINICIAL GOVERNMENT: WESTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to
achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the
elimination of unfair discrimination.

NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time
and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive
preference.

POST 18/144 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PEOPLE
ADMINISTRATION)

Directorate : People Practices and Administration

SALARY : R376 596 per annum

CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year National Diploma/ Degree.
Experience: Appropriate people administration experience. Appropriate supervisory
experience. Appropriate Persal experience. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code
B/EB) drivers’ licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of relevant
governmental/departmental policies and legislation as well as people administration
practices. Good managerial, strategic thinking and planning skills. Strong computer skills
(proficiency in MS Office Package). Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in
at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Sound knowledge of
labour practices and policies.

DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Responsible for the rendering of an efficient people
administration service to Head Office components relating to appointments, secondments,
transfers, probations, OSD matters, all termination types, allowances as well as leave
administration. Administering and coordination of RWOEE and financial disclosures for
Head Office, which include Engineering and Technical Support Services and Western
Cape College of Nursing. Responsible for HR audit compliance for Head Office.
Coordination of grievances, disputes and Arbitrations. Coordination of the Auditor General
audit process for Head Office. Administering and coordination of transversal people
administration services which include Long Service Award function, SMS employment
contracts and general transversal matters. Rendering of advice with regard to transversal
matters to institutions on people administration matters and policy. Rendering advice with
regard to people administration practices to Head Office management. Facilitation and
coordination of salaries and allowances on PERSAL. Ensuring maintenance of registers
for conditions of service and salary administration as required by Internal Audit and the
Auditor General. Management of staff. Willingness to act in higher posts, when required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr H Herbert, Tel No: (021) 483-4029

APPLICATION : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

CLOSING DATE : 7 August 2020

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.