• Reference Number : REFS/022972
• 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.

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. Understanding of Pharmaceutical services business partnering. Proven, experience and thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical services value chain in the Health Sector. 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 :

• Plan, direct, co-ordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of pharmaceutical and administrative support services through working with the key Executive Management team and Chief Executive Officers of hospitals. Develop and implement strategic plans. Ensure and oversee the development and implementation of Policies and standard operating procedures. Ensure proper stock management with timely procurement and distribution of supplies. Develop and implement a tool for monitoring and utilization of medicines. Timeously respond to queries from relevant structures, suppliers and managers regarding the provision of medicines. Plan, co-ordinate, advise and monitor all the drug acquisition and utilization. Manage and co-ordinate the procurement, storage, distribution of medicines. Provide full-time technical and management support to the districts and institutions. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship within the department and relevant stakeholders. Manage human and financial resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

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. NB: 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. NB: 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). Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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 qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates may be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Medical Supplies Depot

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.