DIRECTOR - MENTAL HEALTH

Department of Health; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,217,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health department in Gauteng is seeking a qualified individual for a senior management position overseeing mental health care services. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 Certificate, MBCHB degree, and extensive experience in health management and mental health services. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality service delivery, policy development, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance mental health care standards across the province.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years’ experience in the health sector, five (5) years in management.
• Current HPCSA registration required.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 17 of 2002.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective planning and delivery of mental health care.
• Provide leadership on mental health care standards.
• Develop policies in relation to clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Management of mental health services

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

MBCHB degree

Postgraduate qualification in Management

Job description

• Package : R 1 216 824 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate. MBCHB degree. Current registration with the HPCSA. A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage. Eight (8) years’ experience in the health sector of which five (5) years should be practical management experience in mental health/psychiatry discipline and three (3) years management experience. Knowledge and understanding of the legislations, related regulations and policies in the public sector particularly the Mental Health Act 17 of 2002. Computer literacy. Core 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, and customer focus. Driver’s licence is an inherent requirement.

Duties :

• Provides leadership and direction to ensure the effective and efficient planning and delivery of mental health care in consultation with Clinical Directors and Hospital Management. Provides strategic specialist advice and recommendations to management in relation to mental health care. Provides leadership on issues and standards associated with the delivery of mental health care services. Monitor the implementation and adherence to the framework Conditional Grant. Ensure the provision of effective and efficient mental health care services, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration services of children, adolescent and adults at all levels of care including Contracted Care and mental health NGOs. Develops and implements policies, procedures in relation to clinical standards and patient care. Ensures the development and maintenance of Mental Health frameworks to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative requirements pertaining to mental health. Oversees the development, standardisation, implementation and evaluation of accreditation processes and clinical standards and protocols as required. Establishing/promoting collaboration between primary care providers and primary care provided through the health services. Advises, assists and monitors the mental health professionals to meet service requirements, including managing the professional development to ensure high standards of service across the province. Liaise with various external stakeholder groups, including NGOs, Mental Health Care Service providers and relevant government and non-government agencies. Responsible for the integration of clinical and non-clinical services to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of patient care. Supports the delivery of safe patient care and participates in continuous safety and quality improvement activities to ensure that services and practices aligned to Service Standards and recognised health standards. Provide leadership in organizing and coordinating research, seminars and mental health awareness campaigns.

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 Grade 12 Certificate, MBCHB degree and Current registration with the HPCSA?

Do you have Do you have Eight (8) years’ experience in the health sector of which five (5) years should be practical management experience in mental health/psychiatry discipline and three (3) years management experience?

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.