Senior Human Resources Practitioner (Reference NDOH 90/2013)

Advertiser: National Department of Health

Location: Pretoria

Chief Directorate: Human Resources Management and Development: Directorate: Human Resource Administration: Human Resources Policy and Planning
Salary: R170 799 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
Number of positions: Two (2)

Requirements:
- A three-year Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma or equivalent NQF 6 certificate in Human Resources Management or related field
- At least three (3) years experience as a Human Resources Practitioner (or equivalent level) in recruitment, selection and policy development
- Knowledge of and experience in the application of relevant Human Resources legislation / Regulatory framework Public Service Act and Regulations
- Good interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills with emphasis on report writing
- Basic project / task management skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft office package
- Supervisory skills would be an advantage
- A valid driver’s licence.

Duties:
Recruitment and selection, including the editing of draft adverts, short-listing, arranging of interviews and attendance of interviews
- Develop and maintain human resources policies in the Department
- Develop and implement human resource projects and participate in HR planning activities
- Give advice, guidance as well as training regarding the applications of human resource administration, policies, procedures and legislation to units, line managers and other relevant stakeholders
- Writing of submissions, circulars, letters, minute taking and other correspondence
- Organise workshops, meetings and/or interviews
- Develop, present and co-ordinate information sessions/internal workshops on HR policies and practices
- Supervise junior colleagues in terms of PMDS, leave management, discipline and all other relevant aspects
- Applicants may be subjected to written practical test.

Enquiries: Ms T P Moepi on (012) 395 8614

The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with disabilities).

Applications:
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Reception (Brown application Box), Civitas Building, corner of Thabo Sehume (formerly known as Andries) and Struben streets, Pretoria. For attention: Ms N Sombinge

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Note:
Applications should be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualification certificates, service certificates, including ID and driver’s licence. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The department reserves the right not to fill the post. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect / no reference number(s) on their applications.

Reference number: NDOH 90/2013

Closing date: 12 August 2013