• Reference Number : refs/050155
• Directorate : Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 554 696 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr Mothomone Pitsi 078 306 0050/ Mothomone.Pitsi@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate, an appropriate Degree (NQF level 7) in health-related field. A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years management experience at senior management level in public health. Knowledge and understanding of district health systems including the management of regional and district hospitals. Good understanding of legislations, related regulations and policies in the public sector. A valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for persons with disabilities). Computer literacy. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Change management, People management and empowerment. Process Competencies: Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of District Services in terms of relevant legislative frameworks and delegations. Management and coordination of healthcare services throughout the district and facilitate the decentralization of service delivery to public health facilities. Coordinate the provincialization of services and implementation of the district services plan. Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the comprehensive HIV/AIDS programme. Ensure that National, Provincial and Local initiatives are appropriately delivered through well-organized and established frameworks of hospital and district health services support. Develop strategic operations and transitional plans. Partake and ensure inter- and intra-district coordination. Develop and implement the district’s annual performance and business plans. Responsible and accountable for the budgetary and revenue performance of the district. Manage all resources, i.e. staff, assets and consumables. Monitoring and reporting on health care delivery outcomes and strategic health priorities. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of progress on a quarterly basis. Develop and maintain communication networks throughout the district and ensure that stakeholders are involved and are aware of the initiatives and developments within the district. Participate in strategic meetings of the department. Coordinate patient care service plans for the district. Ensure that the district participates in the ongoing development of service norms and standards. Manage human resources within the district. Ensure continuous development of district information frameworks that comply with standard department wide principles, values and systems. Provide oversight on good quality care to meet our patients needs Ensure commitment to provide good quality care to meet outpatient’s expectations and patients’ needs.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre entry programme. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Application/s without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the respective HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). 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 assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) will be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime, where applicable is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Ekurhuleni District Health Services

Closing Date : 03-07-2026

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.