Department of Health

Assistant Director: Human Resources

Salary or stipendR487 197 – R573 897 per annum plus, Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed

The Department of Health is looking for a Assistant Director: Human Resources. This is a permanent role based in Free State.

Boitumelo Regional HospitalApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/148, page 116

Reference number: H/A/41/2026 (X1 POST)
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Free State
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Job level: Relevant PERSAL certificates. Valid driver licence
Centre: Boitumelo Regional Hospital
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.

Key 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-