Senior Personnel Practitioner: Employee Benefits Administration (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS398/2026

Location: Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 413 001 per annum - 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

7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/24 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Manage and supervise the general staff office which is responsible for all personnel and relevant matters. Implement and monitor the relevant policies, procedures, prescripts regarding personnel, salary, leave and administration in general. Act as reviser of Persal. Audit and revise leave, PILIR, ORW and Pension documentation. Conducting performance reviews for employees. Implement and monitor all allowance and disallowance documentation. Assist staff, supervisor, management and members of the public regarding Human Resource and Pension matters. Advice, support and train staff. Assist with the structuring of all MMS packages.

ENQUIRIES

Ms Z Peter, tel. no. (021) 360-4717

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Human Resource Management matters. Appropriate experience in all aspects of personnel and salary administration.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates will b be subjected to a practical test.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Sound knowledge of all Human Resource practices. Good working knowledge and experience of PERSAL and the relevant functions. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Micro Soft Outlook and PERSAL. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Strong supervisory and leadership 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.