DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL - HEALTH OPERATIONS (Five Year Fixed Contract Appointment)

Department of Health; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,742,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks a Deputy Director General for Health Operations on a five-year fixed contract based in Randburg. This senior management role involves overseeing the delivery of health care services, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulations. As a key leader, you will collaborate with senior management to optimize healthcare delivery and manage stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior Management level in a health sector.
• A valid Driver’s licence is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of health care services within the Province.
• Monitor the utilization of supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Collaborate with Chief Executive Officers to ensure effective health facility operations.

Skills

Strategic capability and leadership

Programme and Project Management

Financial Management

Change Management

People Management and Empowerment

Service delivery innovation

Problem solving and analysis

Communication

Client orientation and customer focus

Education

NQF level 7 tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, Management, or related field

NQF level 8 qualification in Management, Health Management or Public Health Systems Management

Job description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL - HEALTH OPERATIONS (Five Year Fixed Contract Appointment)

• Reference Number : REFS/022954
• Directorate : Office of the COO
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 741 770 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Basani Baloyi Tel No- 063 504 6675/ [e-mail]

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate, NQF level 7 tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, Management, Health management or related field. An NQF level 8 qualification in Management, Health Management, Public Health Systems Management or related field as well as a minimum of 8 to 10 year’ experience at Senior Management level in a health sector. A valid Driver’s licence is a requirement. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment. Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus.

Duties :

• The successful candidate shall report to the Head of Department responsible for overseeing the delivery of health care services within the Province. Monitor the utilisation of supplies, equipment and facilities while ensuring alignment with the department’s goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with Chief Executive Officers and Senior Management to ensure efficient and effective daily operations of all health facilities including staffing, patient management and safety, training, professional development, performance, referrals etc. Develop and implement business strategies and plans to prepare, respond and recover from disruptions or diseases .Optimise clinical teams to effectively manage change by leading with a transformational mindset and best practices .Work closely with the Chief Executive Officers to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of the Strategic , Annual and Business plans .Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer to identify and implement technology that will optimise the patient and employee experience of Care. Develop plans and strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, legislations, policies, procedures and directives. Oversee the development and management of operations quality improvement plans and activities. Oversee compliance with health licensing standards and healthcare accreditation requirements. Manage health stakeholders’ needs and priorities and advocate for an ethical culture in the department. Monitor industry trends for new performance indicators and areas of growth. Track expenses related to equipment, supplies and facilities to identify opportunities for cost savings and ensure that expenditures are within budget. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and resources overtime to improve health outcomes. Work closely with the CFO to develop grant business plans to improve efficiency in utilising financial resources. Forecast staffing requirements and patterns to proactively identify staffing requirements to meet strategic goals. Prepare reports.

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, NQF level 7 tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, Management, Health management or related field?

Do you have an NQF level 8 qualification in Management, Health Management, Public Health Systems Management or related field as well as a minimum of 8 to 10 year’ experience at Senior Management level in a health sector?

Do you have a valid driver’s licence?

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.