Deputy Director : Administration

National Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Department of Health is seeking a Deputy Director: Administration to oversee administrative support and manage document flow within the department. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and a relevant NQF 7 qualification, alongside extensive experience in office administration and financial management. The successful candidate will coordinate procurement activities and manage human and physical resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience at Assistant Director level.
• Strong skills in office administration and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and consolidate quarterly reports.
• Manage document flow and coordinate procurement activities.
• Prepare and review annual budgets and ensure timely submission of meeting minutes.

Skills

Financial Management

Office Administration

Communication

Education

Grade 12 certificate

NQF 7 qualification in Office Administration or related fields

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Director: Administration

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria | Deadline: July 07, 2025

Requirements:

• A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 7 qualification in Office Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, or related fields.
• At least three (3) years of experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent in office administration and financial management.

Duties:

• Provide administrative support, plan, organize, and control administrative activities for the branch, and consolidate quarterly reports for the Strategic Planning Unit.
• Manage document flow and ensure efficient communication within the department.
• Ensure all documents are logged according to the Electronic Document Management System and administer finances.
• Coordinate procurement activities, assist with MTEF submissions, prepare and review annual budgets against operational plans, and consolidate budgets.
• Provide secretariat support, coordinate meetings, and ensure timely submission of minutes and agendas. Manage human and physical resources.