Financial Services

Assistant Director: Human Resource Management

Gauteng Department of Health·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
Financial ServicesFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 11, 2026

Requirements :

  • A National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management / Public Administration or relevant qualification (NQF-level 6/7) with minimum 5 - 10 years relevant experience in HR environment (5 years of the above should be as HR Supervisor).
  • Must have a valid driver's license. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of PERSAL and knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, PSCBC resolutions, BCEA, LRA, SDA, OHSA & COIDA and other Human Resource regulatory frameworks.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint). Good understanding of Collective Bargaining processes and PSCBC resolutions. Skills: Leadership, Planning, Organizing, Problem solving, Presentation and Communication skills (verbal and written) and Financial Management skills. Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to build and sustain effective team. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Delegation. Adhere to timelines on projects and good interpersonal relations.
  • Leadership and basic financial management skills. Knowledge of Staff Performance Management System. Ability to work independently. Ability to deal with conflict. Computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Power Point). Ability to work in a high volume and highly pressurized environment.

Duties :

  • Lead, plan, organize and control HR resources. Manage HR budget. Implement and interprets policies / directives and guidelines. Implement and maintain sound quality management system, including applicable legislations, policies, good practice and standard.
  • Manage Recruitment & Selection processes and report accordingly. Provide training, guidance and support to HR staff, line managers and staff.
  • Approve and quality assure all mandates and transactions related to OSD and non-OSD appointments, transfers, terminations, salary administration and management of conditions of service etc. Manage grading of all staff that is OSD and non-OSD. Advice managers on HR delegation. Ensure that PERSAL related transactions and mandates are forwarded timeously to Gauteng Department of Finance (GDF) and verification is done for all submitted mandates.
  • Manage staff Establishment and post filling. Draw up a post filling plan and liaise with management. Manage payroll. Manage Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave and Ill-Health Retirement (PILIR). Provide operational support to all staff and line managers. Manage the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) of all staff in the institution and staff under supervision. Manage audit queries, comply to the Audit Action Plan and eliminate audit findings.
  • Manage and implement RWOPS / ORW, Declaration of Financial Disclosures / e-Disclosures. Monitor overtime for all staff. Specimen signatures. Develop and monitor Operational Plans and SOPs related to HR. Attend relevant meetings and trainings. Perform other duties as delegated by the Head of Department and knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realization.

Closing Date : 03-11-2026

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

Gauteng Department of Health

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 11, 2026

Created

October 29, 2026