Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources (Payroll and Service Benefits)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources (Payroll and Service Benefits), based in Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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