This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Eerste River Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma / Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in the Human Resource Administration, including PERSAL. Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in Support Services and/or Facility Management. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and Contract Management policies. Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Office, PERMIS). Sound practical knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system, knowledge of the Public Service Act and regulations, various OSD’s, Human Resource Policies, Resolutions and Agreements. Ability to ensure compliance and identify irregularities in the application of human resource policies and practices by means of analytical and innovative thinking.

Duties

Responsible for the administration and effective implementation of policies and prescripts, including the authorisation of PERSAL transactions related to personnel provisioning, salary and personnel administration, OSD, and grade progression, as well as maintaining efficient recruitment and selection services. Render a support and advisory service ensuring adherence to all transversal personnel practices, including conditions of service, terminations, SPMS, establishment administration, and employment policies and procedures. Administration and monitor compliance to HR policies, ensuring compliance and rectification of Auditor-General reports as well as HRM Advisory Services Compliance Reports. Co-ordinate Labour relations and People Development (HRD) functions. Co-ordinate and assist with the administration of service provider contracts (e.g., Security, Catering, Cleaning, Pest Control and Funeral Services). Responsible for the effective management of the Maintenance departments, fleet and transport services, Porter services as well as Telecom operator. Management of the performance and supervision of HR and Support Services component staff, implement the disciplinary code when required and provide support to managers, supervisor and colleagues.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr D Binza Tel No: (021) 902-8070

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a competency test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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