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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HEALTH PROMOTION

Department of Health

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

11 August 2026

Reference

NDOH 62/2026

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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 undergraduate qualification in Health Sciences / Social Sciences / Health Promotion and/or Nursing qualification as recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Director in health promotion / disease prevention / healthy lifestyle promotion / communicable diseases / non-communicable diseases / public health and/or related programmes. Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and policies within the Department of Health related to health promotion and disease prevention. Understanding of health promotion principles, behaviour change approaches and social, economic, environmental and commercial determinants of health. Knowledge of South Africa’s health system structure and public health service delivery models. Understanding of interventions related to healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco control, reduction of harmful alcohol use, mental wellbeing promotion, communicable disease prevention and other public health priorities. Knowledge of public health programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as policy, strategy, guideline and training material development and review processes. Principles of management and people management. Good technical and analytical thinking, communication (verbal and written), presentation, facilitation, organisational, planning, conflict resolution, project management and computer (MS package) skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Develop National guidelines, framework, strategies and tools for the implementation of HLS programme. Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the development and review of healthy lifestyle policies, norms and standards, strategies and guidelines. Facilitate alignment with WHO recommendations, national health priorities and relevant legislative

Enquiries

Mr. N Mudzanani Tel No: (012) 395 8740

Closing Date

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

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Requirements

·A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 undergraduate qualification in Health Sciences / Social Sciences / Health Promotion and/or Nursing qualification as recognized by SAQA
·At least three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Director in health promotion / disease prevention / healthy lifestyle promotion / communicable diseases / non-communicable diseases / public health and/or related programmes
·Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and policies within the Department of Health related to health promotion and disease prevention
·Understanding of health promotion principles, behaviour change approaches and social, economic, environmental and commercial determinants of health
·Knowledge of South Africa’s health system structure and public health service delivery models
·Understanding of interventions related to healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco control, reduction of harmful alcohol use, mental wellbeing promotion, communicable disease prevention and other public health priorities
·Knowledge of public health programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as policy, strategy, guideline and training material development and review processes
·Principles of management and people management
·Good technical and analytical thinking, communication (verbal and written), presentation, facilitation, organisational, planning, conflict resolution, project management and computer (MS package) skills
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties

·Develop National guidelines, framework, strategies and tools for the implementation of HLS programme
·Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the development and review of healthy lifestyle policies, norms and standards, strategies and guidelines
·Facilitate alignment with WHO recommendations, national health priorities and relevant legislative

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