This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER

Department of Health

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Overberg District Office, Caledon
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in the field of People Management. Appropriate PERSAL experience. Appropriate experience on the E-Recruiting online system. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel to institutions within Overberg District as well throughout the Province. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent (verbal and written) communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, independently and to meet deadlines. Appropriate knowledge of HR Policies, procedures and practices. Computer skills (MS Office, MS Teams, Excel and PowerPoint).

Duties

Assist with Recruitment and Selection, Advertising of posts, DOTS Verifications, Pay Progressions, Grade Progressions, Salary Determination in respect of different OSD and non-OSD categories. Assist with Performance Management and Permis training in Sub Districts and acts as helpdesk for PERMIS. Assist the Pre- and Formal Moderating Committees with strategic overview of the performance management process. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of policy documents/circulars within the district as well as provision of training in this regard. Administer and ensure effective and efficient implementation of HRM policies, prescripts, capturing and approval of PERSAL transactions with regards to Personnel provisioning, Personnel and Salary administration. Provide support and guidance to the institutional management, line managers and personnel regarding employment practices. Render a general support service to supervisor and colleagues.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr J Joubert Tel No: (028) 214-5801

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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