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Department of Health · S District Health Services
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- G56/2025
- Salary band
- R 1 101 468
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Health Location: S District Health Services Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive MMS salary package of salary) Requirements: A Degree/Advanced Diploma in a health related field, registration with relevant professional council; Plus, A degree/diploma in health management OR a Degree/Advanced Diploma in a Management field. Plus, At least 5 (five) years management experience in the health sector. Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in management in a health service environment. Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08). Operational Manager and Clinical Programme Co-ordinator with five (5) years’ experience as Operational Manager and Clinical Programme Co- ordinator respectively may apply. NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Competencies: Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment. Progress Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus. Duties: Job Purpose: To plan, direct co-ordinate and manage the efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework, to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums, to provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes. Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the Hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans. Financial Management: Maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the Hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, asset and risk management. Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment. Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legis
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Requirements
- ✓A Degree/Advanced Diploma in a health related field, registration with relevant professional council
- ✓Plus, A degree/diploma in health management OR a Degree/Advanced Diploma in a Management field
- ✓Plus, At least 5 (five) years management experience in the health sector
- ✓Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in management in a health service environment
- ✓Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08)
- ✓Operational Manager and Clinical Programme Co-ordinator with five (5) years’ experience as Operational Manager and Clinical Programme Co- ordinator respectively may apply
- ✓NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Competencies: Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies
- ✓Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment
- ✓Progress Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus
Key responsibilities
- •Job Purpose: To plan
- •direct co-ordinate and manage the efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework
- •to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums
- •to provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes
- •Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the Hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans
- •Financial Management: Maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the Hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, asset and risk management
- •Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment
- •Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation 144 including occupation health and safety committees
- •Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance
- •Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement a procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost effective timely manner
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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