The Mpumalanga Department of Health is inviting applications from unemployed qualified persons with disabilities who are residing in Mpumalanga Province. Multiple permanent entry-level vacancies are available across hospitals and district offices in the province.
These opportunities are suitable for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are looking to start or build a career in public service. Successful applicants will be appointed at different health facilities across Mpumalanga and will receive salaries according to the applicable government salary levels.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the requirements for each position before submitting an online application.
Available Vacancies
- Personnel Officer (18 Posts)
- Accounting Clerk: Salaries (22 Posts)
- Switchboard/Telecom Operator
Location: Various hospitals and district offices across Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Target Group
Applications are invited from unemployed qualified persons with disabilities residing in Mpumalanga Province.
1. Personnel Officer (18 Posts)
Reference Number: MPDoH-Local/Jul/26/1150
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Salary Level 5)
Work Locations
- KwaMhlanga Hospital
- Bernice Samuel Hospital
- Witbank Hospital
- Amajuba Memorial Hospital
- Piet Retief Hospital
- Evander Hospital
- Bethal Hospital
- Ermelo Hospital
- Standerton Hospital
- Nkomazi Sub District Office
- Thaba Chweu Sub District Office
- Bushbuckridge Sub District Office
- Mbombela Sub District Office
- Sabie Hospital
- Barberton Hospital
- Themba Hospital
- Lydenburg Hospital
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of customer care principles.
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform duties relating to Human Resource Administration, including:
- Recruitment and selection administration.
- Processing advertisements.
- Appointment administration.
- Staff transfers.
- Verification of qualifications.
- Secretarial support during interviews.
- Shortlisting administration.
- Probation management.
- Administration of leave.
- Medical aid administration.
- Housing administration.
- Pension administration.
- Relocation administration.
- Overtime administration.
- Injury on Duty administration.
- Long Service Recognition administration.
- PILLIR administration.
- Performance Management.
- Termination of service administration.
- Other HR administrative functions as required.
2. Accounting Clerk: Salaries (22 Posts)
Reference Number: MPDoH-Local/Jul/26/1172
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Salary Level 5)
Work Locations
- KwaMhlanga Hospital
- Bernice Samuel Hospital
- Impungwe Hospital
- Mmametlhake Hospital (2 Posts)
- Witbank Hospital
- Amajuba Memorial Hospital
- Piet Retief Hospital
- Evander Hospital
- Bethal Hospital
- Ermelo Hospital
- Embhuleni Hospital (2 Posts)
- Carolina Hospital
- Sabie Hospital
- Matibidi Hospital
- Matikwana Hospital
- Mapulaneng Hospital
- Tintswalo Hospital
- Shongwe Hospital
- Tonga Hospital
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of customer care.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for salary administration functions including:
- Processing salary-related transactions.
- Processing overtime claims.
- Capturing allowances and advances.
- Implementing garnishee orders.
- Processing deduction cancellations.
- Handling insurance-related deductions.
- Processing local and foreign travel claims on PERSAL.
- Processing payroll payments.
- Checking payroll distributions.
- Leave administration.
- Lump sum payment administration.
- BAS and PERSAL reconciliation.
- Following up on BAS and PERSAL exceptions.
- Debt calculation and recovery administration.
- Responding to payroll enquiries.
- Maintaining payroll documentation.
- Filing salary-related records.
- Performing additional administrative duties assigned by supervisors.
3. Switchboard/Telecom Operator
Reference Number: MPDoH-Local/Jul/26/1173
Salary: R201 282 per annum (Salary Level 4)
Centre
- Ermelo Hospital
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- NQF Level 4 or Grade 12 Certificate (or equivalent).
- Computer literacy.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Understanding of customer care.
- Willingness to work shifts.
Duties
Responsibilities include:
- Operating the hospital switchboard.
- Ensuring the switchboard functions properly.
- Answering incoming calls.
- Making outgoing calls.
- Directing calls to the relevant departments.
- Responding to general enquiries.
- Recording trunk calls.
- Taking and delivering messages promptly.
- Issuing private telephone accounts.
- Reporting misuse of telephone services.
- Maintaining communication services within the hospital.
Skills Required
Candidates applying for these positions should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional behaviour.
- Computer literacy.
- Administrative skills.
- Time management.
- Confidentiality.
- Customer service orientation.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Organisational skills.
Required Documents
Applicants should ensure the following documents are correctly uploaded during the online application process:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Completed Z83 Application Form
- Certified copy of South African ID or Passport
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Medical certificate issued by a Government Hospital or Government Clinic confirming disability status
Incomplete or incorrectly uploaded documents may result in the application not being considered.
Important Information
Applications must be submitted through the Departmental Online Application System before the closing date.
Candidates who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Professional posts may require up to six months before finalisation.
The department reserves the right to amend, review, or withdraw advertised posts whenever necessary in the interest of service delivery.
Only online applications submitted before the closing date will be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Department of Health Online Application System.
Application Steps
- Visit the Mpumalanga Department of Health Online Application System at www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
- Register for an account or log in if already registered.
- Search for the vacancy using the relevant reference number.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all the required supporting documents.
- Review the application to ensure all information is accurate.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Before submitting an application, ensure that all required supporting documents are complete, clear, and correctly uploaded. Verify that personal details, qualifications, and contact information are accurate, as incomplete applications or missing documentation may lead to disqualification.
Applicants should apply only for positions for which they meet the stated minimum requirements. Multiple applications may be submitted if the eligibility requirements are met for more than one advertised post.
The closing date for all applications is 30 July 2026. Late applications are not expected to be considered.
