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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

Department of Health

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

11 August 2026

Reference

NDOH 57/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Health

Location

Directorate: Human Resource for Health, Pretoria

Salary

R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package). The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.

Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences as recognized by SAQA. A qualification in training or development will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ appropriate experience in primary health care as Assistant Director or equivalent level. Knowledge of primary health care and rural service management, community-health worker programme, training and development legal prescripts and health promotion strategies. Good communication (verbal and written) and information management, leadership and management, project management, problem solving and decision making, planning, organization, interpersonal, analytical, liaison and coordination, presentation and facilitation and computer (MS Office package) skills. Ability to work under pressure, independently whilst integrating tasks with team members and willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Valid driver’s license.

Duties

Facilitate and ensure the development and implementation of a training programme for Community Health Workers. Assist in designing, implementing, and monitoring community health programs focused on improving public health outcomes. Develop policies, analyse and review existing Community Health Workers policies and guidelines in line with the primary health care reengineering model. Assist provinces with business and operational plans. Ensure that community health programs align with national health policies and strategies. Regularly assess the performance of community health workers, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement. Manage the development and implementation of HRH policies and guidelines aimed at facilitating introduction of new health worker categories in the health system. Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including establishing a system for managing information on training of community health workers. Monitoring and evaluation data on health programs under the sub-directorate, assessing their impact on the community and ensuring that goals and objectives are met.

Enquiries

Ms G Buthelezi Tel No: (012) 395 8706

Closing Date

2026-08-11T23:59:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences as recognized by SAQA
·A qualification in training or development will be an advantage
·At least three (3) years’ appropriate experience in primary health care as Assistant Director or equivalent level
·Knowledge of primary health care and rural service management, community-health worker programme, training and development legal prescripts and health promotion strategies
·Good communication (verbal and written) and information management, leadership and management, project management, problem solving and decision making, planning, organization, interpersonal, analytical, liaison and coordination, presentation and facilitation and computer (MS Office package) skills
·Ability to work under pressure, independently whilst integrating tasks with team members and willingness to travel and work irregular hours
·Valid driver’s license

Key Duties

·Facilitate and ensure the development and implementation of a training programme for Community Health Workers
·Assist in designing, implementing, and monitoring community health programs focused on improving public health outcomes
·Develop policies, analyse and review existing Community Health Workers policies and guidelines in line with the primary health care reengineering model
·Assist provinces with business and operational plans
·Ensure that community health programs align with national health policies and strategies
·Regularly assess the performance of community health workers, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement
·Manage the development and implementation of HRH policies and guidelines aimed at facilitating introduction of new health worker categories in the health system
·Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including establishing a system for managing information on training of community health workers
·Monitoring and evaluation data on health programs under the sub-directorate, assessing their impact on the community and ensuring that goals and objectives are met

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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