Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources and

Overview

Supervise human resources and labour relations functions, including grievance and disciplinary case administration, at Alexandra Hospital in the Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Human Resource Administration/Labour and PERSAL.
• Appropriate supervisory experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and implementation of Labor Relations standards and prescripts.
• Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to Labor Relations.
• Sound practice, knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and resolution, various OSD’s, Human Resource Policies, Resolutions and Agreements.
• Ability to ensure compliance in the application of human resource policies and practices.
• Ability to analyze data to compile management reports, detailing relevant trend analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word.
• Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness to perform overtime when required.

Duties

• Render sound labour relations practices at institutional level.
• Administer grievance and disciplinary cases and maintain a database to generate monthly reports for labour relations.
• Render a service to the Institutional Management and Labor Committee (IMLC).
• Consult and advise management and Line management on all labour relations policies, procedures and interventions.
• Manage and supervise the general staff office including the development of Human Resource Officials on all aspects (SPMS, Discipline, training of staff).
• Adhere and correct application to all transversal personnel practices, policies and procedures. including all employment practices.
• Ensure Human Resource compliance and rectification of Auditor-General reports, Internal Auditors reports, as well as Human Resource Management compliance reports.
• Render a support and advisory service with regards to Personnel Administration and Human Resource Management as well as monitoring compliance to Human Resources policies.
• Ensure compliance with human resource practices, policies, resolutions and collective agreements.
• Responsible for HR related statistics and the effective usage of PERSAL system.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. J Adams Tel No: (021) 503 5034

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS