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Job Requirements
A Grade 12 and NQF 8 in Health, Social Sciences or Public Health. At least 8 years relevant working experience on Senior Management level. Knowledge of and experience in Hospital Management, Tertiary Health Service and Human Resource Development, policy development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring. in-depth knowledge and understanding of health challenges in South Africa as well as SADC regions. Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and computer skills. A creative and an innovative thinker. Willingness to travel frequently and work long irregular hours. Ability to function under pressure. A valid driver’s license. The SMS pre-entry certificate is required for appointment finalisation.
Duties
Facilitate appropriate governance of hospitals within a National Health Insurance system. Facilitate the planning and development policies to ensure the effective Training of Health workers in line with the Human Resources for 47 Health strategy. Development of transversal policies for human resources in the health sector. Development of policies that guide the governance and management of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the country. Render effective and efficient Forensic Chemistry Laboratory services to support the Criminal Justice System and reduce the burden of diseases and unnatural causes of death. Responsible for policies that guide the management of and service standards of Forensic Pathology Services. Responsible for providing leadership in development and implementation of policies in nursing education and practice. Responsible for planning, setting norms and standards, monitoring and coordination of the delivery of health infrastructure to enable provinces to plan, manage, modernise, rationalise and transform infrastructure, health technology, hospital management and improve quality of care. Responsible for the management of the provincial health facility revitalisation grant and the infrastructure component of the national health grant. Facilitate the development and implementation of a policy framework for the effective management of secondary and tertiary health services, while ensuring the health system has an adequate number of skilled clinical, technical, and managerial personnel to deliver quality care.
What is the Salary
R1 813 182 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to Senior Management Service Guidelines.
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Ms Q Gambu at Tel No: (012) 395 8413 48
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
Apply Before:
3/30/2026
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