REF NO: NDOH 45/2024
SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70%
of the total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Pension Fund (13%
of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured
according to Senior Management Service Guidelines.
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS :
An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Health Science or Social Science as recognized by SAQA.
A Masters Degree within Health Science will be an added advantage. Registration with
appropriate Profession Council. A qualification in Obstetrics and Gyneacology (O&G) or
Paediatrics will be an added advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at senior
management level in a health associated environment, with specific emphasis on child and/or
women’s health programmes. Experience in national and international liaison, policy
development and implementation, strategic and operational planning. Specialised knowledge
and experience in women’s maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health as well as
monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management. Working knowledge of
the health sector and government strategies and processes, strategic management and project
management. Knowledge of other programmes that impact on family health particularly
HIV/AIDS, TB and nutrition. Good communication (verbal and written), leadership, analytical,
problem solving, research, facilitation, negotiation, advocacy and computer skills (MS Office
package). A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment
finalization.
DUTIES :
Oversee the reduction of maternal, neonatal and child mortality rates. Develop and support
implementation of plans to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality rates based on the
recommendations from the ministerially appointed Mortality Committees. Provide strategic
direction and oversee the development of relevant policies and guidelines aimed at improving
the health and well-being of women, adolescents and children. Facilitate the promotion of
healthy behaviours and demand for health services in families, communities, especially in the
areas that affect the health and well being of mothers, women and children. Monitor and report
on progress towards achievement of global and national commitments such as Sustainable
Development Goal and National Development Plan targets. Effective governance, compliance
and risk management. Monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed
frameworks.
ENQUIRIES : Mr RW Morewane Tel No: (012) 395 8757/8.
APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand
delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma
Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to
recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 11 November 2024
NOTE : All short-listed candidates 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 for SMS posts, the selection panel will
recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial 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 batteries. Applications should be submitted on the new
Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV
only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed
(in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on
application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested
prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed).
Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements
will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and
national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will
be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are
respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If
notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date,
candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable
where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.