Principal Personnel Officer: Recruitment And Selection

Department: Mpumalanga Provincial Government Centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits) Reference: MPDOH/OCT/26/1596 DUTIES Implement and maintain human resource administration practices. Render administrative functions including the following: recruitment and selection of 155 staff. HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, vetting of candidates, secretarial functions for interviews, absorptions of staff, probationary periods, etc. and also responsible for conditions of service and benefits: leave salaries, leave graduates, pensions, termination of services, procedure on Incapacity leave and ill-health, housing allowance, overtime, translations and writing reports etc.). Coordinate the Performance management system, address human resource administration enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of human resource management practices, inform, guide and advise the staff on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of human resource administration practices/policies. Assist with preparation of reports on human resource administration issues and statistics. Coordinate the implementation of recruitment and selection process. Provide support to Sub- district Manager. ENQUIRIES Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. HOW TO APPLY Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za NOTE N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 dated 04 September 2026, the post of Director: Communicable Diseases Control (Provincial Office, Mbombela, Nelspruit) with Ref No: MPDoH/Sep/26/1511 has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource unit or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA. At least a minimum of three (3) PERSAL courses is an inherent requirement. Extensive knowledge of PERSAL includes interpreting PERSAL reports. A Good understanding and Functional knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service regulations, Basic condition of employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal skills, Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Sound communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational skills. Computer literacy particularly MS, Excel, outlook & Word. A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.