Assistant Director: Human Resources

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring an Assistant Director: Human Resources, based in Boitumelo Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R573,897 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/A/41/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Rendering a professional human resource management service on: Conditions of Service and service benefits (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Terminations, Long Service Recognition, overtime, re-allocation, Pension, Allowances etc.).
• HR Provisioning (Recruitment and Selection, Appointments, Transfer, temporary employment, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, probationary periods etc.).
• Address human resource management enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human resource management administration.
• Prepare and consolidate reports on personnel administration issues.
• Provide inputs on the development/amendments of Human Resource Management Policies.
• Inform, guide and advice Department/personnel on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration policies.
• Conduct HR Audits.
• Coordinate submission of information for audit queries.
• Monitor implementation of Audit action plan.
• Attend to queries/complaints pertaining to Human Resource Practices.
• Report on activities of the Sub- Directorate.
• Management of staff within the component.
• The development and updating of Job Descriptions for reporting staff.
• The performance management of staff within the component.
• Facilitation of training interventions.
• Give direction, guidance and advice to staff within the component.

Requirements

• Matric plus tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or related areas at NQF 6.
• 3 years relevant experience at supervisory level.
• Relevant PERSAL certificates.
• Valid driver license.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to communicate issues in a tactful manner
• Problem solving skills
• Computer skills
• Numeracy skills
• Literacy skills Knowledge of policies/implementation strategies
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management Legislation/Directives
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management environment