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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HEALTH INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PROGRAMME (HISP)

Department of Health

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

11 August 2026

Reference

NDOH 56/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Health

Location

Pretoria

Salary

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

Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health / Social Sciences. A postgraduate NQF 8 in the same fields will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ experience at an Assistant Director or equivalent level in strategy and planning environment. Experience should include working with international organisations and or partners in the implementation of health programmes. Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation including but not limited to the Health Act. Knowledge and understanding of National Health Act and the South African Health System, as well as government planning and policy development practices/processes and methodologies. Research management including project and funding proposal writing. Knowledge of writing terms of preference and concept documents as well as data and information analysis. Good communication (verbal and written), analytical, project and research management, networking and stakeholder management, strategic and operational planning, advocacy and presentation, problem solving and decision making, financial management and computer (MS package) skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Coordinate Human Resources Interventions and facilitate technical input on International Health programmes such as implementation of the SADC HRH Strategy, National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) for compliance with International Health Regulations. Provide succinct briefings on key strategic issues in the health workforce area to inform International Health discussions and interventions. Develop and formulate substantive project proposals for building capacity in the HR for health sector. Development, monitoring and evaluation of implementation of the HRH (Human Resource for Health) strategy and plan at all levels of the health system. Identify, analyse and facilitate long-term modelling of the sector skill requirements, accounting for trends in regulations, technology, demographics, etc. to meet strategic sector and organizational objectives. Coordinate and support health workforce planning across provinces. Engage provinces on the National HRH Strategy in support of its implementation or development. Coordinate and facilitate meetings, workshops and presentations to stakeholders. Strengthen of HRH workforce planning capability at all levels of the health system. Facilitate the development of a locus of health workforce planning expertise and resources for the health system. Manage projects aimed at ensuring HRH readiness and availability for emergency preparedness. Oversee the implementation of the

Enquiries

Ms. G Buthelezi Tel No: (012) 395 8706

Closing Date

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

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Requirements

·A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health / Social Sciences
·A postgraduate NQF 8 in the same fields will be an advantage
·At least three (3) years’ experience at an Assistant Director or equivalent level in strategy and planning environment
·Experience should include working with international organisations and or partners in the implementation of health programmes
·Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation including but not limited to the Health Act
·Knowledge and understanding of National Health Act and the South African Health System, as well as government planning and policy development practices/processes and methodologies
·Research management including project and funding proposal writing
·Knowledge of writing terms of preference and concept documents as well as data and information analysis
·Good communication (verbal and written), analytical, project and research management, networking and stakeholder management, strategic and operational planning, advocacy and presentation, problem solving and decision making, financial management and computer (MS package) skills
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties

·Coordinate Human Resources Interventions and facilitate technical input on International Health programmes such as implementation of the SADC HRH Strategy, National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) for compliance with International Health Regulations
·Provide succinct briefings on key strategic issues in the health workforce area to inform International Health discussions and interventions
·Develop and formulate substantive project proposals for building capacity in the HR for health sector
·Development, monitoring and evaluation of implementation of the HRH (Human Resource for Health) strategy and plan at all levels of the health system
·Identify, analyse and facilitate long-term modelling of the sector skill requirements, accounting for trends in regulations, technology, demographics, etc
·to meet strategic sector and organizational objectives
·Coordinate and support health workforce planning across provinces
·Engage provinces on the National HRH Strategy in support of its implementation or development
·Coordinate and facilitate meetings, workshops and presentations to stakeholders
·Strengthen of HRH workforce planning capability at all levels of the health system

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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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