Chief Personnel Officer, Barberton Hospital – DPSA Circ 35

📝 About the role

Barberton Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) needs a Chief Personnel Officer. The role coordinates post-filling reports, oversees recruitment and selection, manages HR staff and records, approves PERSAL transactions and processes pension benefits and leave payouts.

✅ Key duties

• Coordinate and compile reports on filling of posts
• Monitor HR administration processes and supply/demand of human resources
• Monitor and advise on recruitment and selection
• Monitor the unit's operational plan
• Manage staff performance (PMDS reviews and assessments)
• Ensure compliance with employment equity and skills development
• Process pension benefits and leave payouts
• Maintain complete, accurate HR records and approve PERSAL transactions

🎓 Requirements

• Grade 12 plus 6 years' relevant HRM experience, OR Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in HRM, Public Administration/Management plus 3 years' relevant experience
• At least 3 years as Personnel Practitioner / Principal Personnel Officer / Administrative Officer (Level 7)
• At least three PERSAL courses (inherent requirement) and extensive PERSAL knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment, conditions of service, benefits, PMDS and HRD
• Knowledge of PFMA, PSR, BCEA, EEA, PAIA and Treasury Regulations
• Computer literacy (MS Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's licence