Administrative Officer: Human Resource Management (Talent Sourcing) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: ECSS60/2026

Location: Forensic Pathology Services,

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/17 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Assist with the management of personnel provisioning which includes establishment amendments, control and reporting. Effective and Efficient management of talent sourcing processes. Which includes advertising, selection, interview, finalization of processes and transfers. Render an effective personnel administration function. Provide an effective support function to manager and personnel.

NOTE

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

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of all prescripts/aspects of Public Service Act, i.e. Public Service Regulations (PSR) Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of employment act, Employment Equity Act. Planning and organising skills. Problem Solving Skills. Analytical Thinking skills. Ability to supervise and plan. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and writing. Computer Literacy in at least MS Word, Ms Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Will be required to wear a uniform. Will be required to travel within the province to provide support for talent sourcing processes. Must be willing to work overtime, when required.

ENQUIRIES

Ms Candice Machelm – Candice.Machelm@westerncape.gov.za / Mr Norman Cloete – Norman.Cloete@westerncape.gov.za

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Talent Sourcing. Appropriate experience in Personnel Administration. Appropriate PERSAL experience.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.