Administration · Circular 36 of 2026

Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources (PAYROLL

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Senior administrative officer managing PERSAL payroll functions, E-Disclosure administration, pension and housing matters, and supervising staff at Groote Schuur Hospital.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in the PERSAL system.
  • Appropriate supervisory experience.
  • Experience in all aspects of personnel and salary administration.
  • Appropriate Human Resource Administration.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently and within a team context.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PERSAL).
  • Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant Legislation.
  • Leadership, organization, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Working knowledge of all aspects regarding Human Resources.

Duties

  • Provide support in the administration processes of E-Disclosure, Declarations.
  • Provide in-service training of personnel within the relevant section.
  • Oversee pension and housing administration.
  • Management of PERSAL functions.
  • Manage and supervise the general staff office with a very high workload, which are responsible for all personnel and related matters.
  • Interpret and implement policies, regulations and procedures and provide an effective and efficient assistance and support to clients, personnel, management and supervisors.
  • Ensure efficient and effective quality and risk management in HR, including audit compliance, databases and reports.
  • Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant policies, procedures, prescripts regarding personnel, salary, commuted overtime, leave and administration in general as applicable in a staff office.
  • Application of the OSD regulations and prescripts.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr CD Wehr Tel No: (021) 404-2306

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/347, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Observatory, Western Cape
Salary
R413 001 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
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How to apply →

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