Administration · Circular 27 of 2026

Administrative Officer: Human Resource Management

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Provide human resource management support at Forensic Pathology Services Head Office, handling personnel provisioning, talent sourcing, and administration.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in Talent Sourcing.
  • Appropriate experience in Personnel Administration.
  • Appropriate PERSAL experience.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
  • Will be required to wear a uniform.
  • Will be required to travel within the province to provide support for talent sourcing processes.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, when required.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of all prescripts/aspects of Public Service Act, i.e.
  • Public Service Regulations (PSR) Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of employment act, Employment Equity Act.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Problem Solving Skills.
  • Analytical Thinking skills.
  • Ability to supervise and plan.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and writing.
  • Computer Literacy in at least MS Word, Ms Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.

Duties

  • Assist with the management of personnel provisioning which includes establishment amendments, control and reporting.
  • Effective and Efficient management of talent sourcing processes.
  • Which includes advertising, selection, interview, finalisation of processes and transfers.
  • Render an effective personnel administration function.
  • Provide an effective support function to manager and personnel.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Ms Candice Machelm, email: Candice.Machelm@westerncape.gov.za / Mr Norman Cloete, email: Norman.Cloete@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 27/277, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 17 August 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Forensic Pathology Services, Western Cape
Salary
R338 106 p/a
Closing date
17 August 2026, 17:00PM Closed
Reference
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.