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QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Department of Health and Wellness

Salary band

R 605 742

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

PSC 26/206

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About this role

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

Salary

R605 742 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Four-Year Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health Sciences registerable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council. Experience: Appropriate experience in a health environment. Appropriate managerial experience. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent computer skills (MS Word. Excel and Power Point), sound interpersonal, managerial, communication and leadership skills. Sound knowledge and appropriate experience in Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control. Good verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, strategic thinking and creativity skills. Ability to capture, interpret and compile reports. Ability to think and function independently and to critically analyse data.

Duties

Engage with and live out the core values of the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness. Effective leadership and management of the institutional Quality Assurance Plan. Effective people management within the Quality Assurance Department. Formulate standard operating procedures and strategies for quality improvement and drive implementation thereof. Effective co-ordination, control, monitoring and evaluation of quality improvement, risk management, Occupational health and safety and infection prevention and control programs, in line with health policies and regulatory norms and standards. Assist departments with achieving compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan. Support and promote staff education and development initiatives. Collect and analyse data and provide technical reports for internal and external stakeholders. -As a member of the Executive Management Committee, provide technical and strategic support to the CEO and the Management team on all aspects of quality improvement, risk management, occupational health & safety and infection prevention & control. Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous learning and patient-centred care throughout the hospital.

Enquiries

Dr AN Parbhoo Tel No: (021) 658-5005

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Closing Date

2026-08-07T17:00:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health and Wellness. 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.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Four-Year Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health Sciences registerable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council
·Experience: Appropriate experience in a health environment
·Appropriate managerial experience
·Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent computer skills (MS Word
·Excel and Power Point), sound interpersonal, managerial, communication and leadership skills
·Sound knowledge and appropriate experience in Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control
·Good verbal and written communication skills
·Analytical, strategic thinking and creativity skills
·Ability to capture, interpret and compile reports

Key Duties

·Engage with and live out the core values of the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness
·Effective leadership and management of the institutional Quality Assurance Plan
·Effective people management within the Quality Assurance Department
·Formulate standard operating procedures and strategies for quality improvement and drive implementation thereof
·Effective co-ordination, control, monitoring and evaluation of quality improvement, risk management, Occupational health and safety and infection prevention and control programs, in line with health policies and regulatory norms and standards
·Assist departments with achieving compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan
·Support and promote staff education and development initiatives
·Collect and analyse data and provide technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
·-As a member of the Executive Management Committee, provide technical and strategic support to the CEO and the Management team on all aspects of quality improvement, risk management, occupational health & safety and infection prevention & control
·Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous learning and patient-centred care throughout the hospital

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓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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What is the salary for the QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 605 742. 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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