SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCES (PAYROLL AND SERVICE BENEFITS)

Department of Health

Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in the PERSAL system. Appropriate supervisory experience. Experience in all aspects of personnel and salary administration. Appropriate Human Resource Administration. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently and within a team context. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PERSAL). Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of relevant Legislation. Leadership, organization, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills. Working knowledge of all aspects regarding Human Resources.

Duties

Provide support in the administration processes of E-Disclosure, Declarations. Provide in-service training of personnel within the relevant section. Oversee pension and housing administration. Management of PERSAL functions. Manage and supervise the general staff office with a very high workload, which are responsible for all personnel and related matters. Interpret and implement policies, regulations and procedures and provide an effective and efficient assistance and support to clients, personnel, management and supervisors. Ensure efficient and effective quality and risk management in HR, including audit compliance, databases and reports. Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant policies, procedures, prescripts regarding personnel, salary, commuted overtime, leave and administration in general as applicable in a staff office. Application of the OSD regulations and prescripts.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr CD Wehr Tel No: (021) 404-2306

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.