Assistant Director: HR Management at Helen Joseph Hospital – R487,197 a Year

Experienced HR professionals in Gauteng have a strong government opportunity this week. The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting an Assistant Director: Human Resource Management for Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital in Johannesburg. The post pays R487,197 per year plus benefits, and applications close on 3 November 2026.

The job at a glance

• Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
• Position: Assistant Director: Human Resource Management
• Directorate: Human Resource Administration
• Location: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, Johannesburg
• Number of posts: 1
• Salary: R487,197 per year plus benefits
• Reference number: refs/057181
• Enquiries: Mrs RO Kubayi, (011) 489 0505
• Closing date: 3 November 2026

Who can apply

• A National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or a relevant field
• 5 to 10 years of relevant HR experience, of which at least 5 years must be at HR Supervisor level
• A valid driver’s licence
• Extensive knowledge of PERSAL
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, PFMA, Public Service Regulations, PSCBC resolutions, BCEA, LRA, SDA, OHSA and COIDA
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The department also wants someone with strong leadership, planning, problem-solving and communication skills, basic financial management ability, and the ability to handle conflict and work under pressure in a high-volume environment.

What the job involves

• Leading, planning and controlling HR resources and managing the HR budget
• Managing recruitment and selection, post filling and the staff establishment
• Approving and quality-assuring appointments, transfers, terminations and salary administration for OSD and non-OSD staff
• Making sure PERSAL transactions reach the Gauteng Department of Finance on time
• Managing payroll, overtime monitoring and PILIR (incapacity leave and ill-health retirement)
• Running the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS)
• Handling audit queries and following through on the audit action plan
• Training and supporting HR staff and line managers

How to apply

1. Go to the official Gauteng Provincial Government job portal: view the vacancy on jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
2. Register or log in to your profile.
3. Complete the new Z83 form in full, initial and sign it, and state “Department of Health” as the department.
4. Attach a detailed, up-to-date CV listing your experience in date order with start and end dates (DD/MM/YYYY).
5. Upload everything in PDF format and use the reference number refs/057181 as the subject.

You do not need to attach certified copies of your qualifications now. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for them. Include at least three contactable references, one of whom must be your current supervisor.

Good to know

• Only online applications will be considered.
• Make sure your Z83 and CV match exactly. Mismatches can get an application rejected.
• Shortlisted candidates will go through security and qualification checks.
• If you hear nothing within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Applying is free. Never pay anyone to “secure” a government post.

Final word

If you have the supervisory HR experience and PERSAL knowledge this post asks for, this is a solid step up into public-sector HR management. Apply through the official portal before 3 November 2026, and share this post with HR colleagues who may qualify.