The Gauteng Department of Health has announced an exciting employment opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in public service. The department is currently recruiting two Human Resource Clerks to join the Human Resource Management Directorate at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital.

This position offers a stable government salary, attractive public service benefits, and the chance to contribute to efficient healthcare administration in Gauteng.

If you have a Grade 12 qualification and strong administrative skills, this could be a great opportunity to enter the public sector.

Human Resource Clerk Vacancies Details

• Position: Human Resource Clerk
• Reference Number: refs/042591
• Department: Gauteng Department of Health
• Directorate: Human Resource Management
• Number of Posts: 2
• Salary: R228 321 per annum (plus benefits)
• Location: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital
• Closing Date: 25 March 2026

For enquiries about the position, applicants may contact Mrs RO Kubayi at (011) 489 1096.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Human Resource Clerk position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• Basic knowledge of relevant public service acts, policies, and HR prescripts
• Understanding of Human Resource practices in the Public Service

Key Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Computer literacy, especially MS Office
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Flexibility and ability to work within a team
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Human Resource Clerk Duties

The appointed candidates will support the Human Resource Management unit by performing a range of administrative and HR-related tasks, including:

• Implementing human resource administration procedures
• Assisting with recruitment and selection processes, including job advertisements
• Conducting transfer suitability checks
• Providing secretariat support during interviews
• Managing employee conditions of service, including:
  • Leave administration
  • Housing benefits
  • Medical surveillance
  • Injury on duty claims
  • Long service recognition
  • Overtime and relocation processes
  • Pension and allowance administration

Additional responsibilities include:

• Processing PILIR applications (incapacity leave and ill-health retirement)
• Handling rank translation and grade progression
• Supporting Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) processes
• Processing employee terminations
• Responding to HR-related enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders

Important Application Instructions

Applicants must follow the official application process carefully to avoid disqualification.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
• Use the reference number as the subject line when submitting your application.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. A fully completed and signed Z83 application form
2. A recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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According to Department of Public Service and Administration Circular 19 of 2022, applicants do not need to submit certified copies of qualifications or other documents during the initial application stage.

However, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies before the interview.

CV Requirements

Your CV must include:

• Complete employment history in chronological order
• The position held
• Name of the institution
• Start and end dates (DD/MM/YYYY) for each role

Ensure that the information provided in the CV matches the details on the Z83 form.

Selection and Verification Process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo several verification checks, including:

• Reference checks (at least three contactable references, including your immediate supervisor)
• Identity verification
• Qualification verification
• Criminal record checks
• Credit and financial stability checks
• Employment history verification

Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted.

The successful candidate may also undergo medical surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).

Employment Equity

The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from:

• People with disabilities
• African males and females
• Coloured males and females
• Indian males and females
• White males and females

The department reserves the right not to fill the position.

Important Closing Date

All applications must be submitted before 25 March 2026.

If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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