Assistant Director: Human Resource Management

Requirements :

• An appropriate degree or National diploma in Human Resources/Public management or equivalent qualification with a minimum of Five (5) Years’ experience in Human Resource Management in the Public Service, of which three years must be in a supervisory level. Proven supervisory experience. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service legislative framework.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system and Human Resource Administration processes. Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, and other Legislative Prescripts that govern Human Resource Management.
• Good written and advanced communication skills. Must have leadership, planning, organizing and problem solving and conflict management skills. Must be able to manage and lead a team. Ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to work in a high volume and highly pressurized environment.

Duties :

• Lead and manage the Human Resource teams. Manage HR budget. Implement and interpret policies, directives and guidelines. Implement and maintain sound quality management systems, including applicable legislations, policies, good practice, and standards. Manage Recruitment & Selection processes. Provide training, guidance and support to HR staff and line managers. Approve and qualify all mandates and transactions related to appointments, transfers, terminations, salary administration and management of condition of service etc.
• Manage ODS appointments, grade progression for OSD and non-OSD. Ensure that PERSAL related transactions and mandates forwarded Gauteng Department of Finance (GDF) are captured correctly. Manage staff establishment and post filling. Draw up a post-filling plan. Implement policy and procedures on Incapacity leave and Ill-Health Retirement (PILLIR). Provide strategic and operational support to staff and line managers. Manage the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and the Implementation Thereof. Manage Labour Relations unit and Training unit. Compile and submit reports or any other HR related submissions.
• Manage audit queries. Manage and implement RWOPS/ORW, Declaration of Financial Disclosure /e-Disclosures. Monitor overtime and capturing of the authorization for overtime. Manage leave and work attendance by staff. Ensure that leaves are correctly captured on PERSAL. Collect specimen signatures.
• Implement effective Human Resources and general administrative management within the unit. Serve on EXCO and all relevant statutory committees as required.
• Develop and implement relevant strategic and Operational Plans with monitoring and evaluations to achieve Hospital Objectives. Prepare and submit consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the manager HRM. Maintain ethical and professional conduct.

Closing Date : 29-06-2026