CHIEF DIRECTOR - DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES (Five (5) Year Fixed Contract Appointment)

Department of Health; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,437,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a Chief Director for District Health Services tasked with providing strategic leadership and overall management to ensure integrated health service provision across the province. This role requires extensive experience in public health management, a relevant degree, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will oversee district health systems, implement health care plans, and ensure compliance with legislations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years management experience at senior management level in public health.
• Knowledge of district health systems, legislation, and regulations.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management to ensure alignment with health plans.
• Manage District services and implementation of Primary Health Care.
• Support collaboration with districts and manage the DHS budget.

Skills

Strategic capability and leadership

Programme and project management

Financial Management

Change management

People management and empowerment

Problem solving and analysis

Communication

Client orientation and customer focus

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

Degree (NQF level 7) in health-related field

Postgraduate qualification in Management

Job description

CHIEF DIRECTOR - DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES (Five (5) Year Fixed Contract Appointment)

• Reference Number : REFS/023032
• Directorate : District Health Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)

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. Driver’s licence is an inherent requirement. 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 :

• Provide strategic leadership and management in the Chief Directorate to ensure alignment with its Annual, business and operational plans. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of District Services in terms of relevant legislative frameworks and delegations. Manage and lead the Districts in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) full package. Ensure optimal provision of integrated and appropriate health services and programmes for the entire Province. Support Districts and Regional hospitals, within the Province, in line with the Departmental Comprehensive Service Plan and National Health Core Standards. Manage the implementation of Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) in the five (5) districts. Manage the collaboration with the five (5) Districts in reviewing and implementing the three (3) streams of PHC reengineering. Monitor and support implementation of EPWP programme in the department. Preparation and maintenance of the DHS budget to meet the health and service needs of the province in accordance with all prescripts geared towards the improvement of service delivery. Support the NHI readiness arrangements across the Province in line with the developments around the Bill. Lead and manage the key partnerships within the Province, especially with Communities, Local Government, Universities and Non-Profit Organizations (NPO’s). Management of Human and Financial Resources within the Directorate. Implementation of DHS in line with legislation and regulations. Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of the departmental Strategic Plan. Communicate, report and integrate the outputs of the chief directorate, internally and externally with all stakeholders.

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 [e-mail]. 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 : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 25-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 Certificate, an appropriate Degree (NQF level 7) in health-related field?

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years management experience at senior management level in public health?

Please Notes :

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