The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
Remuneration: R325 101 per annum, (plus service benefits)
Due Date: 18 July 2025.
- Administrative Officer: Mental Health Review Board
Ref No: MPDOH/JUL/25/121 (X3 POSTS)
Centre:
- Ehlanzeni District Office, Mbombela (X1 Post)
- Nkangala District Office, Emalahleni (X1 Post)
- Gert Sibande District Office, Ermelo (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification. Computer literacy skills in excel, word and power point and data capturing skills. Good communication skill and ability to function independent. Strong administrative skill, innovative thinking, sound interpersonal relationship. A pleasant telephone personality, good planning, decision making, problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Writing and issuing of notices and commitment to meeting deadlines. Distributes documents to various stakeholders as required. keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register of the unit. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (MDT). A valid South African Code 8 driver’s licence.
Duties:
- Render administration support services regard the functioning of Mental Health Review Board (MHRB). Receive, check and process documents before and after consideration by MHRB members. Open and track individual user file documents. Open file and track individual user documents. Maintain a register of periodic report submitted or due and follow up overdue reports without delay. Maintain a register of quarterly reports on ECT, seclusion and mechanical restrain submitted or due and follow-up overdue report without delay. Maintain a register for all mental health forms submitted to court. Records and file notices of emergency admission, transfer between hospitals and discharges. Enter information in a record system and produce report as required. Be responsible and assist in the management of all allocated resources. Effective report writing, record keeping and data collection skill is needed. Working well within the MDT set up.
- Labour Relations Officer (Re-advertisement)
Ref No: MPDOH/JUL/25/122
Centre: Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Labour Relations / Public Administration / Human Resources Management or relevant field as recognized by SAQA. Computer Literacy certificate with the ability to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel good analytical skills, Good written and verbal communication skills. Good Interpersonal relations and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties:
- Support the implementation of employee relations policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures and processes to create a conducive labour relations environment, in line with the relevant public service prescripts. Assist in conducting ER investigations, resolving disputes and grievances, ensuring proper preparation, presenting cases and representing the Department at conciliation and arbitration, where required. Represent the Department at Disciplinary cases, where required, ensuring adequate preparation, presentation of cases and obtaining a mandate before disciplinary hearings. Provide ER advice and facilitate capacity-building initiatives to the business unit on request for non-complex matters. Assist in coordinating the department’s collective bargaining processes and agreements, including preparation of the DBC, identification of items, review of minutes and ensuring the implementation of decisions taken at the DBC. Follow up on employee relations issues with management and employees. Administered and maintained a reliable labour relations reporting system for allocated cases, ensuring timely submission of required statistics, drafting quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports/ statistics, and capturing cases on PERSAL.
- Administrative Officer: Bursary Section (HRD) (Re-advertisement)
Ref No: MPDOH/JUL/25/123
Centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource Management / Development or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognised by SAQA. Skills and Competencies: Computer skills particularly MS EXCEL, Outlook & Word, Good interpersonal, Good written and verbal communication, Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational, facilitation & presentation skills. Good interpersonal relations, knowledge of PERSAL, Public Service Act, PFMA, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act and other relevant prescripts. Valid driver’s licence.
Duties:
Provide administrative support for the Nelson Mandela – Fidel Castro Collaboration Programme. Administer the contractual obligation of bursary holders. Provide administrative support to ad hoc internal programmes. Provide procurement support in the section.
Enquiries:
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Applications: Departmental Online Application System.
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
Note: 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 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. 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