Principal Personnel Officer: Employee Benefits (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS469/2026

Location:

Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 per annum - 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

14 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Aug 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 Human Resource Management.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Communication skills. Advanced interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Advanced leadership and management skills.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel to institutions within the Western Cape.

ENQUIRIES

Ms F Lee, tel. no. (021) 370-5109

NOTE

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

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior certificate or equivalent qualification.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Supervision of staff. Process service exits/early retirements without penalisation/pension applications/enquiries. Provide advice and support to institutions, including development and training of own staff and HR staff within the Sub-structure. Manage leave administration/PILIR and incapacity matters. Administer applications for overseas trips, applications of foreign health workers, ORW’s normal and Commuted overtime. Administer approvals for payment of allowances, conditions of service for PHC employees and transfer of employees. Structure MMS Packages and implementation of appointments on PERSAL.

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.