Human Resources Clerk (Employee Health and Wellness)

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Human Resources Clerk (Employee Health and Wellness), based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 – R279,708 a year. How to apply: Email Address: hrc33@emcol.co.za Reference number to quote: EMC1/33/26 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 14H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Human Resource Management.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of HRM processes and practices
• Knowledge of PERSAL
• Personnel Administration Standards and CORE
• Public Service Regulations and PFMA
• Public Service Act
• POPI Act
• Knowledge of Recruitment
• Training and PMDS procedures and processes
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and understanding of bargaining process and dispute resolutions
• Basic knowledge of Health and Wellness policies
• Processes and systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the TVET Administration
• Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector
• Skills:
• Human Resource Administration and Development
• Investigations and negotiations
• Administrative
• Planning and organizing
• Financial management
• Report writing
• Communication and interpersonal
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy
• Analytical
• Client oriented
• People management
• Presentation skills
• DUITES:
• Assist with the provision of Employee Health and Wellness services in the College
• Coordinate Employee Health and Wellness events for the College (Wellness days, Sports Tournaments etc.)
• Coordinate and communicate bereavement about College staff and their spouses and families
• Provide administrative support services, Create a database of clients with respect to contact information, line of business and other information.
• Attend to general correspondence and prepare document packs for meetings.
• Ensure correct classification of documents and safekeeping of documents.
• Advice on compliance with procurement policy and coordinate all the administrative work and related functions.
• Keep a message system updated/forward information and take minutes.
• Organize meetings, strategic/business planning sessions, etc. Make appointments and keep diary updated (inform the Wellness Officer of appointments, ensure no overlaps occur, reschedule appointments when necessary).
• Organise travel arrangements (accommodation, car, etc.) and handle claims, petty cash etc. Keep circulars and relevant policies updated (HR policies, Finance policies and supply chain policies etc).
• Provide project support services in the Employee Health and Wellness Office, Keep a database of all projects.
• Assist with co-ordination of project reports.
• Coordinate inputs and prepare presentations for meetings.
• Assist the office to compile presentations.
• Render any other technical assistance required at project meetings.
• Provide secretariat support at meetings.
• Manage the flow of information and documents in the Labour Relations office.
• Perform document tracking for all correspondence and memorandums.
• Acknowledge receipt, apply file number allocation, record data into computer system, and file appropriately.
• Draft memos as and when instructed.
• Ensure distribution of documents to other functionaries.
• Ensure safe keeping of all documentation in the office in line with the relevant policies.
• Ensure/coordinate fast and efficient handling of other documentation, meeting of deadlines for documents (determine priority and follow up).
• File manually and electronically.
• Render assistance to other units.
• Provide support in the procurement of Employee Health and Wellness office needs.