Health · Circular 31 of 2026

Personnel Officer

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Personnel Officer (2 posts) at Department of Health and Wellness in Cape Town.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4).
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in the field of administration.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good computer (MS Word and Excel).
  • Excellent (verbal and written) communication skills.
  • Numeracy and mathematical skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team context.
  • Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts in Public Service.
  • Ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties

  • Assist with research pertaining to policy formulation on Organisational development, structural changes in the Health Environment.
  • Render general administrative support services.
  • Arrange meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
  • Provide efficient support services to the component.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr TBR Petersen, email: theodore.petersen@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical 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 31/462, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 11 September 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary
R237 453 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026, 17:00PM
Reference
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How to apply →

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