Senior Human Resource Officer x2
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Human Resource Officer
- Reference Number: H/S/1/2026
- Number of Posts: 2
- Centre: Universitas Academic Hospital (UAH)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Salary: R338 106 per annum
- Benefits:
- 13th Cheque
- Home Owner Allowance
- Medical Aid (Optional, subject to prescribed requirements)
Job Purpose
The Senior Human Resource Officer is responsible for supervising and coordinating Human Resource Administration functions within the hospital. The role focuses on recruitment and selection, appointments, employee benefits administration, conditions of service, performance management, PERSAL administration, HR reporting, and staff supervision.
The successful candidate will ensure that HR processes comply with Public Service legislation, departmental policies, and prescribed procedures while providing efficient HR support to management and employees.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related qualification at NQF Level 6, recognized by South African Qualifications Authority.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Human Resource environment.
Additional Requirements
- Relevant PERSAL Certificates.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should possess knowledge of:
Human Resource Administration
- Recruitment and Selection procedures.
- Personnel administration.
- Employee benefits administration.
- Conditions of service.
- Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).
- Employee records management.
- Workforce planning and staffing processes.
- Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Legislative Framework
- Public Service Regulations, 2016 (as amended).
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Public Service Act.
- Labour legislation applicable to the Public Service.
- HR policies and procedures.
- Government employment and remuneration frameworks.
Systems Knowledge
- PERSAL (Personnel and Salary Administration System).
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- HR administration and reporting systems.
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
- Human Resource Administration.
- Recruitment and Selection.
- Employee benefits administration.
- PERSAL transactions and administration.
- Performance management administration.
- HR reporting and statistics.
- Policy interpretation and implementation.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft Outlook.
- PERSAL System.
- Electronic filing and record management systems.
Communication Skills
- Verbal communication.
- Written communication.
- Report writing.
- Presentation skills.
- Stakeholder engagement.
Management Skills
- Staff supervision.
- Work allocation.
- Quality assurance.
- Performance monitoring.
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Personnel development.
Personal Attributes
- Teamwork.
- Flexibility.
- Responsibility.
- Professionalism.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality.
- Planning and organization skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Customer service orientation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Recruitment and Selection Administration
Manage and supervise HR provisioning processes including:
- Recruitment and selection activities.
- Advertising and filling of vacant posts.
- Processing appointments.
- Transfers and employee movements.
- Absorption processes.
- Verification of qualifications.
- Administration of probationary periods.
- Secretariat support during interview processes.
- Compliance with recruitment policies and procedures.
2. Conditions of Service Administration
Administer and monitor employee conditions of service including:
- Leave administration.
- Housing benefits.
- Medical aid administration.
- Injury on Duty (IOD) benefits.
- Long Service Recognition awards.
- Overtime administration.
- Relocation benefits.
- Pension administration.
- Employee allowances.
- Other employee service benefits.
3. Termination of Service Administration
Coordinate and process:
- Resignations.
- Retirements.
- Dismissals.
- Death-in-service cases.
- Exit administration processes.
- Final benefits administration.
- Employee record updates.
4. PERSAL Administration
- Process and recommend PERSAL transactions according to approved delegations.
- Ensure accurate employee information on PERSAL.
- Verify HR transactions before approval.
- Maintain data integrity within the system.
- Ensure compliance with PERSAL procedures and controls.
5. Performance Management Administration
- Coordinate Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) activities.
- Monitor submission of performance agreements.
- Support performance reviews and assessments.
- Ensure compliance with PMDS policies and timelines.
- Maintain performance management records and reports.
6. HR Reporting and Statistics
- Prepare HR management reports.
- Compile personnel statistics.
- Analyse HR information.
- Produce workforce and establishment reports.
- Support management decision-making through accurate reporting.
- Maintain HR databases and records.
7. HR Advisory and Support Services
- Respond to HR administration enquiries.
- Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
- Assist managers and employees with HR-related matters.
- Interpret legislation and policy requirements.
- Promote compliance with HR regulations.
8. Staff Supervision and Development
- Allocate duties and responsibilities to subordinate staff.
- Monitor quality and accuracy of work.
- Conduct performance assessments.
- Provide coaching and mentoring.
- Identify training and development needs.
- Support personnel development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with workplace standards and procedures.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
- Efficient recruitment and selection administration.
- Accurate implementation of conditions of service.
- Proper administration of employee benefits.
- Quality and accuracy of PERSAL transactions.
- Effective performance management administration.
- Timely HR reporting and statistics.
- Compliance with Public Service legislation and policies.
- Quality of HR advisory services.
- Effective supervision and development of staff.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should:
- Have solid experience in public sector HR administration.
- Possess sound knowledge of PERSAL and HR legislation.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Be capable of supervising and guiding HR personnel.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Be able to handle confidential information professionally.
- Be committed to service excellence and regulatory compliance.
Career Development Opportunities
This position provides valuable experience and growth opportunities in:
- Human Resource Management
- Employee Relations Administration
- Recruitment and Selection Management
- Workforce Planning
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Organizational Development
- Public Sector HR Management
- HR Information Systems Administration
- Senior HR Management
Suitable Qualifications
Applicants with qualifications in the following fields are particularly suitable:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Personnel Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Business Administration (HR specialization)
- Labour Relations