Personnel Officer (2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO145/2026

Location:

Directorate: People Strategy,

REMUNERATION

R 237 453 - R 279 708 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 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.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in the field of administration.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4).

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Assist with research pertaining to policy formulation on Organisational development, structural changes in the Health Environment. Render general administrative support services. Arrange meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations. Provide efficient support services to the component.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good computer (MS Word and Excel). Excellent (verbal and written) communication skills. Numeracy and mathematical skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team context. Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts in Public Service. Ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines.

ENQUIRIES

Mr TBR Petersen, email: theodore.petersen@westerncape.gov.za

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.