Administrative Officer: Human Resource Management (Permanent position)

This permanent position is for an Administrative Officer specialising in Human Resource Management at George Regional Hospital, within the Western Cape Department of Health. The role sits at the heart of the hospital’s HR operations, ensuring that all personnel administration is carried out accurately, fairly, and in line with the broader public service framework. As an administrative officer, the incumbent will act as both a support and advisory resource for staff and management, while also taking on supervisory responsibilities. The post forms part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to maintaining sound human resource practices and compliance across all employment-related processes.

To be considered for this role, candidates must hold at least a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification. In addition, the position requires appropriate experience in Human Resource Administration, with specific and practical experience on the PERSAL system being essential. This is not an entry-level role; it calls for someone who already understands the day-to-day realities of HR administration within a public sector environment and who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will also bring sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and its regulations, various Occupation Specific Dispensations, HR policies, resolutions, and collective agreements. Analytical and innovative thinking are important, particularly for identifying irregularities and ensuring compliance. Strong verbal and written communication skills, report-writing ability, computer literacy in MS Office packages, and solid numeracy skills round out the required competency profile.

The core duties of this role are wide-ranging. The Administrative Officer must ensure that all transversal personnel practices, policies, and procedures are correctly applied, including employment practices, conditions of service, and terminations. This involves rendering a support and advisory service to staff and management on personnel administration and HR management matters. A key responsibility is the capturing and approval of PERSAL transactions, ensuring these are executed according to HR policies and within set timeframes. The role also includes conducting audits to verify compliance with HR policies and to detect any irregularities. Furthermore, the position entails managing and supervising subordinates, which includes the ongoing development of HR officials to build capacity within the team.

There are a few important conditions attached to this vacancy. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post, so applicants should be wary of any requests for money. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test as part of the selection process. The remuneration package is an annual salary plus service benefits, which include a 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, and housing and medical aid allowances. This is a permanent employment opportunity based at George Regional Hospital, offering a stable career path within the public health sector for an experienced HR administrator with strong PERSAL skills and a commitment to compliance and service excellence.