• Reference Number : REFS/022971
• Directorate : Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr Errol Ogle Tel No- 073 142 0376/ Errol.Ogle@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• MBChB Degree/ B-Tech in Emergency Medical Care OR Management Sciences qualification (NQF Level 7) plus ANT Paramedic registration. A Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (ANT/ECP) or Medical Practitioner (MP). Driver’s Licence (exception will be granted for people with disabilities). Competencies/skills: Strategic capability and leadership. Financial management. Project Management. People leadership and management. Problem solving. Client orientation. Change management. Policy analysis and development. Good communication skills. Report writing. Negotiation and facilitation. Service delivery innovation, Knowledge management, Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge of dynamics of the Public Service, Governance Systems and Operations.

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership of the EMS Chief Directorate with all its components. Implement and manage the Province’s Strategic Plan for Emergency Medical Services that deals with Pre-hospital Care including medical rescue, Special Operations, Planned Patient Transport, Inter-Facility Transfers including Mobile Intensive Care Services, Emergency Communication Centre, and Emergency Care Education and Training, Integration of EMS with all healthcare institutions of the province, Disaster Management focal person for the Department, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) management. Monitor and improve response times to incidents. Management and co-ordination of all planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and logistics for EMS in the province. Development, implementation and monitoring of a framework for norms and standards, policies and Clinical Practice Guidelines in EMS including standardization of emergency centres and implementation of policies. Formulate and execute strategic and operational policies and plans for the Chief Directorate in line with departmental priorities is essential. Co-ordination and liaison with allied stakeholders including planning, co-ordination and monitoring of all radio communication in the province. Utilization of Information Technology and other information management systems to enhance service delivery and cost effectiveness in all areas of EMS. Representing the Gauteng Department of Health nationally, regionally and internationally. Liaise with key stakeholders to achieve key strategic goals of the Department. Comprehensive understanding of financial management and supply chain management. Identify and implement the most suitable work procedures to attain efficiency. Develop, implement and monitor Health and Safety guidelines and manuals for EMS. Guide and stimulate the Chief Directorate to be innovative and achieve optimal use of funds. Facilitating the development and implementation of an EMS research and development competency within EMS for best practices in Emergency Medical and critical care management and training processes of EMS managers and practitioners.

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. 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-entryprogramme. 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 that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic competency assessment (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. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EMS Midrand

Closing Date : 25-07-2025

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.