• Reference Number : REFS/045303
• Directorate : Office of the HOD
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R468 459 per annum (Plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. P Tshiwela Tel No- (073) 531 8801

Requirements :

• A National Senior Certificate and a National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration and Governance (NQF Level 6/7). Minimum 3 years’ experience in executive secretariat services within the governance environment of which 2 years must be at a Supervisory level. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Government planning frameworks (APP, Operational Plans, Annual Reports), Secretariat practices and governance protocols, Records and information management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and minute-taking. High level of professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality. Skills and Competencies: Strong planning and organisational skills, Analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams. Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, and meet deadlines. A valid driver's licence is mandatory.

Duties :

• Provide secretariat services to the various Executive Management Committee Meetings. Coordinate and compile meeting agendas, packs, and supporting documents for executive management meetings. Manage logistics and scheduling of high-level meetings in consultation with the Chairperson and senior management. Communicate meeting schedules and submission deadlines to all branches. Record, compile, and distribute accurate minutes and resolutions within agreed timelines. Monitor and track the implementation of Executive Management Committee resolutions, ensuring timely feedback from responsible units. Facilitate submission and quality assurance of reports from branches. Ensure all submissions comply with departmental standards, governance frameworks, and strategic priorities. Maintain proper record-keeping and document management systems for all executive management meetings. Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and reports for the chairperson as required. Provide guidance to branches on EMC submission procedures and requirements. Coordinate communication between Executive Management and relevant units.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 02-04-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.