Principal Personnel Officer

Closing date: 31 Jul 2026
Department: Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1072

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

Centre: Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource unit or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human
Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA.
At least a minimum of three (3) PERSAL courses is an inherent requirement.
Extensive knowledge of PERSAL includes interpreting PERSAL reports.
A Good understanding and Functional knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service regulations, Basic condition of employment
Act, Employment Equity Act, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal skills, Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
Computer literacy particularly MS, Excel, outlook & Word.
A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.

Duties

Implement and maintain human resource administration practices.
Render administrative functions including the following: recruitment and selection of staff.
HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, vetting of candidates, secretarial functions for
interviews, absorptions of staff, probationary periods, etc. and also responsible for conditions of service and benefits: leave salaries, leave graduates,
pensions, termination of services, procedure on Incapacity leave and ill-health, housing allowance, overtime, translations and writing reports etc.).
Coordinate the Performance management system, address human resource administration enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human
resource management practices, inform, guide and advise the staff on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of
human resource administration practices/policies.
Assist with preparation of reports on human resource administration issues and statistics.
Coordinate the implementation of recruitment and selection process.
Provide support to Subdistrict Manager.

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Applications

Departmental Online Application System: http://www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Z83 application form: Download the latest Z83 form
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