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This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECRUTMENT, HR POLICY AND PLANNING

Department of Health

Directorate: Human Resource Administration

Reference number
NDOH 74/2026
Salary
R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.
Centre
Pretoria
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
7 September 2026
Circular
No 30 of 2026

Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Human Resource Management or related qualification. Certificate in PERSAL (Personnel Administration). At least three (3) years of experience at Assistant Director level in Recruitment, Selection, Appointments, Policy Development and HR Planning. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016, Public Service Act 1994, Employment Equity Act 1998, Basic Condition of Employment Act 1997, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understating of DPSA policies, directives and frameworks relating to recruitment, HR planning and policy management. Knowledge and understanding of policy development and policy analysis. Good communication (verbal and written), planning, organizing, interpretation, facilitation, people management, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making and computer skills (MS Office package and PERSAL). Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive human resource information. Ability to engage effectively with senior management, organized labour and external stakeholders. Ability to work extended hours to meet operational deadlines. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Manage and facilitate the advertisement and response handling in the department. Manage and oversee the implementation of recruitment and selection process to ensure timely filling of vacant posts in accordance with approved policies, procedures and legislative requirement. Manage appointments and employee mobility on the PERSAL system. Manage and oversee the implementation of appointments, transfer, promotions, translations, deployments, secondments, and other personnel movements on the PERSAL system. Verify and authorize appointment and transfer transactions on PERSAL system. Develop, review, monitor and implement human resources policies and planning. Develop the Human Resource Plan and Human Resource Implementation Report for submission to DPSA. Manage risk, audit and resources. Coordinate responses to audit findings. Evaluate and monitor performances and appraisal of employees.

Where to send your application

The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba

Enquiries

Ms E Shibambo Tel No: (012) 395 8154

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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