Administration · Circular 36 of 2026
Senior Personnel Practitioner (AG Queries and
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Senior Personnel Practitioner to coordinate Auditor General audits and HR compliance monitoring for the Department of Health and Wellness in Cape Town.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualifications: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in People Management (PM) or related field.
- Experience: Appropriate experience of People Management practices including all conditions of service and benefits and other transversal related functions.
- Inherent requirement of the job: A valid Code B/EB drivers’ license and willingness to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to identify irregularities in the application of People Management policies with the Department through analytical thinking.
- Ability to function independently as well as in a team.
- Computer Skills: extensive knowledge of PERSAL and MS Office packages.
- Good Verbal and Written Communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Assist with the co-ordination and administration of the annual People Management and Transversal Matters Auditor General Audits for the Department.
- Responsible for the administration of the HR Compliance Monitoring Tools and preparation of quarterly response received from institutions, sub structures, regions and districts for the Western Cape Audit Committee.
- Handle telephonic and written complaints and enquiries on service conditions and benefits such as housing and pension administration.
- Assist with training and information on Transversal Employment Matters to various institutions/ districts/ regions and or sub structures.
- Assist, investigate and advise on enquiries/ grievances related to transversal People Management (HR) employment matters.
- Render advice and support to line managers on various PM/HR transversal matters.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries: Ms N Kearns Tel No: (021) 483-2543
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may 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. 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 36/348, 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
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary
- R413 001 p/a
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.