Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in a Health / Social Science or related field with at least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services is a requirement (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete it as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS” and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre- entry-programme/. All costs associated herewith are the responsibility of the applicant). Experience: Proven extensive management experience of health services. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively in the province. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of the National and Provincial Health related legislation, guidelines and other health related policies and prescripts. Proven strategic and leadership capabilities. Programme and project management knowledge and skills. Proven leadership capabilities. Proven knowledge and understanding of Change, Financial, People Management and empowerment.
Duties
Strategic leadership, oversight and accountability in respect of the rendering of efficient and cost-effective metro health services in support of departmental service delivery across the metro district (eight subdistricts/four sub-structures offices) and General Specialist Hospitals services inclusive of Primary Health Care Services, and Specialised Hospital Services. Facilitate an integrated clinical implementation support service. Facilitate alignment with departmental strategic, policy, planning, Information Technology and assurance management processes. Ensure interface with Facility and Infrastructure Management to facilitate input for planning and implementation. Interface between Macro and Operational Management levels to facilitate alignment regarding departmental clinical strategy, policy and planning priorities, frameworks and protocols as well as facilitation of integrated implementation support for service delivery. Facilitation of the alignment of strategy development, priority setting and implementation within the Metro District. Health intelligence support to facilitate alignment with Departmental health intelligence processes and application of knowledge in management decisions for the improvement of services and clinical outcomes in the Metro District. Assurance support to facilitate alignment and assurance regarding Departmental processes and actions in support of the improvement of services and clinical outcomes in the Metro District. As member of Top Executive Committee (TEXCO) of the Department actively influences the departmental strategic agenda, processes and decisions with special emphasis on Metro 196 Health Services. Corporate support across the metro district (eight subdistricts/four sub-structures offices) and General Specialist Hospital services inclusive of Primary Health Care Services and Specialised Hospital Services. Overall responsible for People – and Financial Management of the Chief Directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
Location
Stationed at Bellville Health Park
How to Apply
Dr S Kariem Tel No: (021) 483-4304
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this