Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

CWD97/2026

Location:

Ceres Hospital, Witzenburg Sub-district, Cape Winelands District

REMUNERATION

R 413 001 - R 486 501 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.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Responsible for co-ordination, supervision and control of component as well as support to supervisor. Assist with all transversal personnel practices, including all employment practices, conditions of service and terminations, SPMS and establishment within the Sub-district. Responsible for the Human Resource Development function within the Sub-district which includes the compiling of the workplace skills plan, training statistics and relevant administrative duties regarding Human Resource Development. Render a support and advisory service with regard to personnel administration and human resource management. Handle Labour Relation issues which include grievances, dispute resolutions, IMLC matters and the capturing of Labour Relation information on PERSAL with regard to human resource matters. Provide training and advice with regard to all relevant HRM policies, legislation, prescripts and procedure within the Sub-district to ensure the correct implementation. Monitor compliance to HR policies.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Expected to provide HR support and guidance to all the Facilities within the Witzenberg Sub-district.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate Human Resource Administration experience. Appropriate supervisory experience. Practical PERSAL experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate three-year National Diploma / Degree.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. WJ Owen tel. no. (023)316-9601

NOTE

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

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GroupWise and PERSAL). Good knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management Ability to provide training. Good interpersonal, communication, presentation and writing skills.

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.