About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Personnel Practitioner (Health and Productivity) to join their dynamic team at the Head Office in Mmabatho. This vital role is essential in ensuring the well-being of public service employees by managing incapacity leave, ill-health retirements, and occupational injuries. By facilitating these processes, you will directly contribute to fostering a healthy workforce in South Africa, making a significant impact on the community and the public service sector.
This position not only requires a keen eye for detail but also a compassionate approach, as you will be assisting employees during challenging times. Your administrative expertise will support the Integrated Employee Health and Wellness Sub-Directorate, helping create a supportive work environment that emphasizes health and productivity in the workplace.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a crucial role in promoting and protecting the health of South Africa’s population. It is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services and ensuring that health policies are effectively implemented. Working within this department offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a mission that directly influences the health outcomes of communities across the nation, empowering individuals and promoting public welfare.
What You’ll Do
- Administer incapacity leave and manage processes related to ill-health retirement.
- Capture and maintain data on occupational injuries, diseases, and related invoices in the PERSAL system.
- Make recommendations for the Head of Department’s approval regarding employee applications for incapacity leave.
- Maintain a comprehensive register for Integrated Employee’s applications and invoices.
- Provide administrative support to the Sub-Directorate: Integrated Employee Health and Wellness.
- Assist in coordinating workplace in-house training workshops.
What You’ll Need
- A Matric (Grade 12) certificate, along with a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Management (NQF 6/7).
- A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- A PERSAL certificate in leave administration is required.
- Strong knowledge of incapacity leave, ill-health retirement processes, and relevant public service legislation (e.g., Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, BCEA, Labour Relations Act).
- Excellent planning, coordinating, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Matric (Grade 12) certificate plus three (3) years Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management/Public Management (NQF6/7).One (1) to two (2) years relevant experience.
PERSAL certificate on leave Administration is required.
Knowledge: Good knowledge on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement in the Public Service, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, BCEA and Labour Relations Act.
DPSA knowledge on Employee health and Strategic Framework of 2008.
Skills: Planning and coordinating skills.
Good communication skills, presentation skills and good interpersonal relationship, computer literacy.
A valid driver’s license.
Job Duties
Administration of Incapacity leave, ill-health retirement, occupational injuries and diseases.Capture data for occupational injuries, diseases and invoices on PERSAL.
Make recommendations for Head of Department’s approval and 180 process the outcomes of the employee’s application for incapacity leave and ill-health retirement.
Maintain register for Integrated Employee’s applications and invoices.
Provide Administrative support to the Sub-Directorate: Integrated Employee Health and Wellness.
Assist in coordination of workplace in-house training workshop.
