The Department of Health aims to promote fairness in terms of race, gender, and disability when filling this position. We seek a candidate whose transfer, promotion, or appointment will help achieve the representation targets outlined in our Employment Equity Plan.
For Attention: Ms M Shitiba
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Important Notes for Applicants: All short-listed candidates will undergo a technical exercise to assess key job-related skills. The Department will communicate the details of this exercise. For Senior Management Service (SMS) positions, after the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates for a generic managerial competency assessment, as required by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Directive. This assessment will evaluate general managerial skills using the official DPSA SMS competency tools.
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, which you can obtain from any Public Service department. Include only a comprehensive CV with your application (detail all previous experience). Complete the Z83 form fully, following DPSA guidelines—failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Do not submit copies of qualifications or other documents with your initial application. Certified copies will be requested only before the final selection stage.
Submit your application as a single PDF file if emailing. Applications arriving after the closing date or not meeting requirements will not be considered. It is your responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (if applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
By applying, you agree to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your data will be used only for this recruitment process and will not be shared with third parties without your consent, unless required by law.
The Department may choose not to fill the positions. Successful candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks and other vetting processes. Only short-listed candidates will receive correspondence. If you do not hear about an interview within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The Department is not responsible if you use incorrect or missing reference numbers on your application.
Position 41/81: Human Resource Practitioner (Ref No: NDOH 85/2025)
Sub-Directorate: Human Resources Planning and Policy
Salary: R325 101 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
– A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management.
– At least two (2) years of experience in human resource management.
– Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and HR practices in the public service, including the legislative framework.
– Familiarity with the PERSAL system.
– Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, numeracy, literacy, analytical thinking, customer focus, presentation skills, planning, organization, and computer proficiency (MS Office suite).
– A valid driver’s license.
Duties:
– Help speed up the filling of vacancies by managing and implementing the recruitment and selection processes proactively.
– Review and edit draft job advertisements quickly.
– Conduct shortlisting for positions, ensuring candidates meet the requirements and that fair labor practices are followed.
– Schedule interview dates.
– Prepare accurate and timely submissions.
– Offer advice and keep vacancy data and statistics up to date.
– Track and update the status of all assigned posts.
– Support the creation, review, and monitoring of the HR Plan, policies, and guidelines. Conduct information sessions and presentations.
– Prepare clear presentations and deliver information sessions.
– Manage risks associated with the processes.
– Complete control forms for every post submission to the HR Appointments section for further processing.
– Prepare interview packages for panel members, including the interview schedule, job advert copy, score sheets, attendance confirmation forms, and full candidate application documents.
Enquiries: Ms T Moepi, Tel No: (012) 395 8614
Position 41/80: Assistant Director: Human Resource Planning and Policy (Ref No: NDOH 84/2025)
Sub-Directorate: Human Resources Planning and Policy
Salary: R468 459 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
– A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management.
– At least three (3) years of supervisory experience (at salary level 8) in recruitment and selection or general human resource management.
– Proven expertise in recruitment, selection, and appointment procedures, as well as policy development, review, and approval.
– In-depth understanding of all relevant HR management laws, directives, resolutions, policies, practices, and procedures.
– Knowledge of the legislative framework for information management in HR functions like recruitment, selection, appointments, and planning.
– Experience working with Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) data.
– Understanding of HR Planning Principles and Guidelines.
– Broad knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and Supply Chain Management framework.
– Strong communication (verbal and written), leadership, analytical, numeracy, problem-solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal, presentation, change management, research, planning, organization, and computer skills (MS Office suite).
– A valid driver’s license.
Duties:
– Accelerate vacancy filling by overseeing recruitment (advertising) processes.
– Review and quality-assure all documents needed to advertise vacancies.
– Ensure post advertisements are approved by all stakeholders before sending to the DPSA or publishing agencies.
– Provide advisory and secretariat support to line managers during shortlisting.
– Supervise pre-screening of all received applications.
– Communicate shortlisting details to line management.
– Offer advisory and secretariat services during interviews.
– Coordinate interview sessions with all stakeholders.
– Ensure post-interview steps, like pre-employment checks, are completed.
– Maintain and update the recruitment and selection database, showing the status of funded and approved vacancies.
– Advise on vacancy status and statistics.
– Help develop, review, monitor, and communicate the HR Plan, policies, and guidelines.
– Contribute to the HR Plan and its implementation report.
– Identify policies needing development, amendment, or alignment with changes in the environment.
– Supervise staff, review their work for quality, and ensure compliance with laws.
Enquiries: Ms T Moepi, Tel No: (012) 395 8614
We wish you the best of luck with your applications.