Department of Health
Salary band
R 1 317 384
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
G44/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive SMS salary package). (All- inclusive salary packages, which consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules).
Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12. An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with Financial Management / Management Accounting / Auditing (NQF Level 7); A minimum of Five (5) appropriate experience at middle/senior management level in an audit/internal control environment; Plus Computer Literacy: MS Office Software Applications; Plus Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08). Training Programmes and/or experience in policy and system development, Project Management as well as appropriate management development programmes will serve as an added advantage. NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entry- programme/.Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date. However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be and integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. 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. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible to ensure that all 176 audit related matters both internal and external inclusive of the Head Office and all of KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health institutions are addressed, undertaken and finalized, provide support to the Department with regards to co-ordination of all audit matters in the Department and ensure an internal control environment that will achieve efficiency, reduce risks and ensure
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. 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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