About the Role
The Groote Schuur Hospital is seeking a dedicated Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources (Payroll) to join their team in Observatory, Cape Town. This pivotal position not only focuses on the administration of human resources but also plays a crucial role in supporting the hospital’s operational efficiency. Working in such a renowned institution means contributing directly to the health and well-being of the community, making this role vital for public service in South Africa.
In this role, you will oversee various administrative processes, including pension and housing administration, and manage the complex PERSAL functions. By providing in-service training to personnel and supporting management with HR-related matters, you will ensure that the staff is well-equipped to deliver outstanding service. Your work will help maintain a high standard of quality and compliance in HR functions, directly impacting the hospital’s ability to provide exceptional care to its patients.
About the Department
Groote Schuur Hospital is a leader in healthcare services in South Africa, known for its commitment to patient care and medical excellence. The hospital’s HR department plays a fundamental role in ensuring that all personnel are effectively supported and managed. By working here, you become part of a mission that prioritizes both employee and patient welfare, contributing to a healthier community.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative support for E-Disclosure and Declarations processes.
- Conduct in-service training for HR personnel within the relevant section.
- Oversee pension and housing administration functions.
- Manage and supervise a busy staff office responsible for personnel matters.
- Interpret and implement HR policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Assist clients, personnel, management, and supervisors with effective HR support.
- Ensure quality and risk management in HR, including compliance audits.
- Coordinate and monitor policies related to personnel, salary, and leave administration.
- Apply OSD regulations and ensure adherence to relevant prescripts.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant experience in the PERSAL system.
- Experience in personnel and salary administration.
- Supervisory experience in a similar role.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PERSAL.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and HR practices.
- Leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.Experience: Appropriate experience in the PERSAL system.
Appropriate supervisory experience.
Experience in all aspects of personnel and salary administration.
Appropriate Human Resource Administration.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently and within a team context.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PERSAL).
Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of relevant Legislation.
Leadership, organization, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of all aspects regarding Human Resources.
Job Duties
Provide support in the administration processes of E-Disclosure, Declarations.Provide in-service training of personnel within the relevant section.
Oversee pension and housing administration.
Management of PERSAL functions.
Manage and supervise the general staff office with a very high workload, which are responsible for all personnel and related matters.
Interpret and implement policies, regulations and procedures and provide an effective and efficient assistance and support to clients, personnel, management and supervisors.
Ensure efficient and effective quality and risk management in HR, including audit compliance, databases and reports.
Coordinate, implement and monitor the relevant policies, procedures, prescripts regarding personnel, salary, commuted overtime, leave and administration in general as applicable in a staff office.
Application of the OSD regulations and prescripts.
