Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in a Health/Social Science or related field or 4-year degree in an appropriate management field as recognized by SAQA with at least 5 years’ experience at a middle/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. 137 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: Appropriate experience and a proven track record in all major aspects of management within a healthcare environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel across the province as required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong corporate management skills within a health service environment. Policy implementation and guidelines development. Strong business orientation with the proven skills and ability in the financial management of health services. Open-minded and the ability to accommodate diverse views. Innovative, creative and lateral thinker. Ability to think fast, decisively and appropriately to rapidly changing situations. Adaptive leadership capabilities. High level of computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, internet-based applications, and email communication.
Duties
Exercise leadership and overall governance of institution with departmental strategic priorities and framework. Overall responsibility for Clinical Governance of the hospital ensuring effective and efficient management of all aspects of patient care, ensuring the highest standard of care possible within the available resource framework. Overall responsible for corporate governance, including all aspects of People Management and Development, Financial Management and management of Support Services. Incumbent will be required to manage the health facility efficiently and effectively in terms of the management of the public service in accordance with the strategic direction of the National/Provincial Health department. Represent the institution appropriately in relevant internal and external governance interactions. Provide leadership support to the specific hospital to deliver quality, efficient, equitable and effective health system management within prevailing legal and statutory frameworks to the Sub-district.
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Where
Khayelitsha District Hospital
Closing Date
31 October 2025
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr G Perez Tel No: (021) 815-8668