Assistant Director: Human Resource Management

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Assistant Director: Human Resource Management, based in Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 to R573,897 a year. (This is a re-advertisement those who applied previously are encouraged to reapply) How to apply: Applications should be directed to: Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23, Howick, 3290 / Hand Delivered / Corriere To: Human Resources Department, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick. Email to: UmgeniHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za For attention: HR department Reference number to quote: UMG01/2026 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable at any government department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za which must be originally signed, initialled and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Please take note that due financial constraints no S & T will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. No late applications will be considered. Please take note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. UMgeni Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day functioning of the human resource management component to ensure that high-quality human resource management services are provided.
• Oversee HR practices, HR planning and Development, Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Employee Wellness.
• Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Human resource standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Implement National Core Standards and all other quality improvements initiatives.
• Develop Human Resource Plan for the hospital which includes HR Plan, Employment Equity Plan, Operational Plan, Skills Development Plan, Annual in-service Education Plan etc. and ensure that all stakeholders are represented as the guidelines stipulates.
• Maintain functional HR Committees which include Employment Equity Committee, IHRDC (Institutional Human Resource Development Committee), Institutional Management and Labour Committee, Occupational Health and Safety Committee and other relevant committees.
• Monitor and control budget allocated to Human Resource component and clearing of suspense accounts.
• Ensure effective performance management in line with Employee Performance Management and other relevant prescripts.
• Maintain good/sound labour peace.
• Ensure establishment of fully functional employee health and wellness programmes.
• Timeous submission of statistics, reports, returns and any other information from HR.
• Represent HR in various committees within the institution and at district level.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Administration Plus.
• At least 3-5 years appropriate supervisory experience in Human Resource component.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• PERSAL certificates.
• Computer Literacy (word processing and spreadsheet packages).
• Knowledge.
• Skills and Competencies
• Working knowledge of health policies and current public service and health related legislation
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Practices, Staff Relations, Employee Wellness and Human Resource Development
• Ability of strategic planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation
• Sound knowledge of PERSAL, Project management and Financial Management
• Ability to liaise with management
• Knowledge of EPMDS
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet packages
• High level of information presentation