ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Health

Human Resource Admin Services

Reference number: UMG/2026/11
Salary: R487 197 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) & Housing Allowance (Employees to meet the Prescribe requirements)
Centre: Umgungundlovu Health District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent or equivalent. Degree/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Administration. 3 - 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management environment, of which 3 years must be at supervisory level. Proof of Current and Previous working experience endorsed by HR department will be required for shortlisted candidates. Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, as amended, Public Service Act, as amended, Project management and Strategic planning, Employee Performance and Management System, Expert knowledge and understanding of operational issues affecting the administration of Human Resource Management practices within a health service delivery environment. Expert knowledge of the legislative and policy imperatives informing the area of operation, Confronting and resolving conflicts, Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of current HR practices, Expert knowledge legislative and policy framework informing the area of operation, High level of communication skills, both written and verbal, Computer literacy in the MS Office software applications. Advanced PERSAL skills. Basic auditing. Decision making, Networking, Planning and organizing policy formulation and analysis, Problem solving, Report writing skills, Team player. Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames set.

Duties

Oversee Human Resource Management Provisioning, Practices and administration services and ensure that high-quality human resource management services are provided. Develop and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for implementation of Human Resource policies. Provide advice and guidance to management regarding the interpretation and implementation of legislation, prescripts, policies and resolutions. Monitor and control budget allocated to Human Resource component and clearing of suspense accounts. Manage and coordinate activities aimed at addressing staff well-being and labour relations. Maintain good/sound labour peace and ensure establishment of fully functional employee health and wellness programmes. Ensure provision of Occupational Health and Safety services to the District Office Components. Ensure functional HR committees such as co-ordination of Institutional Management Labour Committee Meetings (IMLC) and Occupational Health and Safety and other relevant committees. Ensure timely submission of HR related reports and information. Manage the utilization of resources allocated to the Section inclusive of the development of staff.

Where to send your application

To be hand delivered to 171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Emailed To: N/A Couriered To: Human Resource Management Services, uMgungundlovu Health District Office,171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource: Practices

Enquiries

Mr N Zondi Tel No: (039) 897 1000

Note

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants with foreign qualifications are requested to have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for quoting the relevant reference number. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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