Personnel Practitioner: HR Planning

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Personnel Practitioner: HR Planning, based in Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit). This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1652 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Human Resource Plan.
• Collect, analyse, and maintain HR information and statistics to support workforce planning (ICSP, CoE, HRIS, PERSAL, APL).
• Assist in organisational structure management and establishment control.
• Monitor funded and unfunded posts within the approved establishment.
• Facilitate the compilation of HR planning reports and submissions.
• Support vacancy management and workforce forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HR planning policies and prescripts.
• Provide administrative and advisory support on HR Planning matters.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding HR Planning activities.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent plus 3 years’ experience in Human Resource Management, with exposure to HR Planning, Establishment Management, Recruitment and Selection, or related HR functions or Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration/Public Management as recognised by SAQA.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and relevant DPSA policies.
• Knowledge of PERSAL and establishment management processes.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Good communication, analytical, planning, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
• Competencies and Skills:
• Planning and organising
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Computer literacy
• Teamwork and client orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality