Administrative Officer: Human Resource Management | Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : January 09, 2026
About the Role
This role manages the complex human capital needs of healthcare facilities, ensuring that staff recruitment and leave data are processed accurately. Utilizing PERSAL and Oracle-based HR modules, the officer ensures compliance with the Public Service Act and minimizes operational risk through rigorous audit of payroll and benefit records. Their work is vital for maintaining a stable and motivated healthcare workforce.
- Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the district.
- Administer and ensure effective and efficient implementation of HRM policies, prescripts, approval of PERSAL transactions with regards to Personnel provisioning, Personnel and Salary administration. Supervise Administration Clerks to ensure effective functioning of the Human Resource Section.
- Administer and ensure effective and efficient implementation to appointments, service terminations, salary administration and general service conditions, audit of leave and personnel files, debt management, pension administration and management of pay sheets, administration of OSD and Grade Progression, performance management and relevant reports. Administer and maintain an effective and efficient Recruitment and Selection service.
- Administer and maintain an effective and efficient Human Resource Development service. Provide an effective support function to management and personnel.
- Appropriate experience and knowledge of Human Resources (i.e. Salary Administration, Service Conditions, Personnel Management, Performance Management, HRD and Recruitment and Selection). PERSAL knowledge and experience.
- Computer skills: MS office packages (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and PERSAL Knowledge and experience to the duties and responsibilities of a Human Resource section. Knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and applicable practices.
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a practical test. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Stellenbosch Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”
- R 325,101 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Career Growth & Education
A National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration is the standard foundation. Career progression leads to Senior HR Practitioner or Assistant Director: HR roles within the provincial government. Developing skills in digital labor relations and workforce analytics through professional bootcamps can unlock opportunities in larger corporate HR environments or global NGOs.
Salary & Financial Insight
Administrative Officers typically earn an annual salary ranging from R320,000 to R380,000, plus service benefits like a 13th cheque and housing allowance. Focused financial planning should include building an emergency fund and exploring tax-efficient savings via the national retail bond scheme.
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