Personnel Practitioner: HR Planning

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026
Department: Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/OCT/26/1652

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)

Centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource Management, with exposure to HR Planning, Establishment
Management, Recruitment and Selection, or related HR functions or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public
Administration / Public Management as recognised by SAQA.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies.
Knowledge of PERSAL and establishment management processes.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
Proven intermediate MS Excel skills.
Good communication, analytical, planning, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
Competencies and Skills: Planning and organising.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Report writing and presentation skills.
Computer literacy.
Teamwork and client orientation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Duties

Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Human Resource Plan.
Collect, analyse, and maintain HR information and statistics to support workforce planning (ICSP, CoE, HRIS, PERSAL, APL).
Assist in organisational structure management and establishment control.
Monitor funded and unfunded posts within the approved establishment.
Facilitate the compilation of HR planning reports and submissions.
Support vacancy management and workforce forecasting processes.
Ensure compliance with relevant HR planning policies and prescripts.
Provide administrative and advisory support on HR Planning matters.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding HR Planning activities.

Enquiries

Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766
3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya
Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766
3018

Applications

Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment
Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Applicants are required to register
and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications. A
comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3)
contactable references and all mandatory documents must be uploaded on the
portal to apply for these opportunities. No manual, emailed or faxed
applications will be accepted.

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