Senior Human Resource Officer

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring a Senior Human Resource Officer, based in Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 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/S/11/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices: HR Provisioning (Recruitment and Selection, appointments, transfer, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probationary periods etc.).
• Implement conditions of service and service benefits (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Long Service Recognition, overtime, relocation, Pension, allowances etc.).
• Termination of service.
• Recommend (approve) transactions on PERSAL according to delegations.
• Performance Management.
• Prepare reports on human resource administration issues and statistics.
• Handle human resource administration enquiries.
• Allocate and ensure quality of work Personnel development.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate, plus Diploma in Human Resource Management or related areas qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum 3 years’ experience in HR environment.
• Relevant PERSAL Certificates.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Public Service Regulation 2016, as amended and Public Finance Management Act
• Computer literacy, planning and organisation
• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Team work, flexibility and responsibility