Deputy Director : Quality Assurance And Citizen Mobilisation

City of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipal government is seeking a Deputy Director of Quality Assurance and Citizen Mobilisation in Johannesburg. This role will oversee the implementation of quality assurance in health services while managing associated programs. Candidates must have a degree in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management, significant management experience in healthcare, and advanced skills in both leadership and communication. Applicants should be dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the community and have proven experience managing health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate / Grade 12 required.
• Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council needed.
• 8 years’ experience with National Priority Programme, including 4 years in middle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate District Health Systems Priorities.
• Manage the directorate Services Delivery and Budget Implementation Planning.
• Ensure effective governance and risk management systems.
• Direct the delivery of Health Systems Quality Assurance Services.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Good communication skills

Coordinating and intersectoral collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Good leadership skills

Managerial skills

People management

Education

Degree / NQF level 8 in Nursing Administration or Health Service management

Basic Nursing Diploma or equivalent at NQF level 6

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment Treatment and Care at NQF level 7

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job title :

Deputy Director : Quality Assurance and Citizen Mobilisation

Job Location :

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline :

December 30, 2025

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Minimum Requirements :

• Matric Certificate / Grade 12;
• A degree / NQF level 8 in Nursing Administration or Health Service management;
• Basic Nursing Diploma or equivalent at NQF level 6 accredited with the Nursing Council plus Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment Treatment and Care at Care at NQF level 7;
• Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• 8 years’ experience working with the National Priority Programme, of which 4 years or more must be at the middle management level in a Primary Health care setting;
• 5 years of managerial experience in Quality Assurance and Health Promotion / Health Programme;
• Valid driver’s license.

Primary Function :

• Lead, manage, develop, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate District Healt Systems (DHS) Priorities, i.e National Health Insurance (NHI), Quality Assurance, Health Promotion / Social mobilisation, including Ward Based PHC Outreach programme in the City of Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas :

• Provide the direction, planning, support and leadership with respect;
• Lead the directorate Services Delivery and Budget implementation Planning (SDBIP) process;
• Lead the Sub-directorate's financial planning and budget process;
• Lead and facilitate Sub Sub-directorate Performance Management planning process;
• Lead and manage the development of the Sub-directorate's individual Learning Plans (ILPs) process;
• Ensure effective and efficient sub-directorate functions, processes, procedures, systems and policies;
• Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for the sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the directorates;
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the directorate's objectives;
• Direct the delivery of the District Health Systems Quality Assurance Citizen Mobilisation Services;
• Ensure effective Sub-directorate Financial Resource control;
• Ensure effective Directorate Assets management and control;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Ensure effective control of the Sub-directorate’s Human Resources;
• Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorate and individual performance.

Leading Competencies :

• Advance computer skills to ensure the ability to compile reports, keep the database up to date; manipulate and analyse data, deliver presentations at meetings / training sessions / workshops, etc;
• Good communication skills;
• Coordinating and Intersectoral collaboration skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint);
• Good leadership skills;
• Managerial Skills;
• People Management.

Core Competencies :

• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Quality Assurance and Health Promotion / Health
• Programmes; District Health Information System, Training and Development, in-depth training in customer care and complaints management.
• Extensive training and experience in National Priority Programmes, District Health
• Information System (DHIS), Skills Development and Training, Quality Assurance, Research and Health Promotion Programme Work;
• Extensive administrative and advanced Computer literacy to write reports plus District
• Health Management, to be able to develop the COJ District Health and Project Management;
• Knowledge of the local government environment,
• Knowledge of relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory framework within which the Employee Development function operates,
• Knowledge of other business processes feeding into and those dependent on the skill development processes.

Deadline :

23rd December, 2025

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