Assistant Director: Human Resource and Facility Management (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS503/2026

Location:

Eerste River Hospital; Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 487 197 per annum - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

21 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

04 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and Contract Management policies. Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Office, PERMIS). Sound practical knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system, knowledge of the Public Service Act and regulations, various OSD’s, Human Resource Policies, Resolutions and Agreements. Ability to ensure compliance and identify irregularities in the application of human resource policies and practices by means of analytical and innovative thinking.

NOTE

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

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in the Human Resource Administration, including PERSAL. Appropriate supervisory experience. Appropriate experience in Support Services and/or Facility Management.

ENQUIRIES

Mr D Binza, tel. no. (021) 902-8070

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Responsible for the administration and effective implementation of policies and prescripts, including the authorisation of PERSAL transactions related to personnel provisioning, salary and personnel administration, OSD, and grade progression, as well as maintaining efficient recruitment and selection services. Render a support and advisory service ensuring adherence to all transversal personnel practices, including conditions of service, terminations, SPMS, establishment administration, and employment policies and procedures. Administration and monitor compliance to HR policies, ensuring compliance and rectification of Auditor-General reports as well as HRM Advisory Services Compliance Reports. Co-ordinate Labour relations and People Development (HRD) functions. Co-ordinate and assist with the administration of service provider contracts (e.g., Security, Catering, Cleaning, Pest Control and Funeral Services).Responsible for the effective management of the Maintenance departments, fleet and transport services, Porter services as well as Telecom operator. Management of the performance and supervision of HR and Support Services component staff, implement the disciplinary code when required and provide support to managers, supervisor and colleagues.

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.