Manager - Specialised Health

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 531 000 - 1 802 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health authority in Cape Town is seeking a Manager for Specialised Health to lead initiatives in public health. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, 5-8 years of experience, and proficiency in project management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include strategic direction, managing health functions, and ensuring effective service delivery. A postgraduate qualification and registration with a professional body are preferred. A valid driver's licence is advantageous. Position offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in public health management.
• Demonstrable experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Registration with a professional body (e.g., SANC, HPCSA).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for policy implementation.
• Manage Specialised Health functions, ensuring performance monitoring.
• Coordinate key performance areas for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Project management

Advanced MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health Management or related field

Postgraduate qualification in health field

Job description

ELIGIBILITY All suitable applicants CLOSING DATE 23.12.2025 REFERENCE NUMBER HS 51/25 Ext SALARY TCOE: R 1 801 996 p.a T19 DEPARTMENT City Health DIRECTORATE COMMUNITY SERVICES and HEALTH Manager - Specialised Health Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification in Health Management or a
related field, preferably with a post graduate qualification in the health field.

5 to 8 years’ relevant experience within a public health
management environment, with demonstrable experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.

Registration with the applicable professional body (e.g.
SANC, HPCSA)

Ability to interface and engage effectively with politicians,
the public, the legal fraternity, and other influential stakeholders in complex and high-pressure situations.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications to support
planning, reporting, and communication.

Strong project management skills and excellent reportwriting
ability, with a track record of implementing health programmes and service improvements.

A valid Code B driver’s licence would be an advantage
Key Performance Areas

Provide strategic direction and leadership with regards to
formulation and implementation of policies, processes and procedures to the Department in order to achieve overall alignment with the City, Provincial and National Strategic priorities

Provide direction to the management of Specialised Health
functions and co-ordinate, oversee and monitor the performance for the departments within Specialised Health

Manage and co-ordinate the key performance areas of
staff and ensure adequate planning for efficient and effective service delivery

Facilitate equitable service delivery, ensuring ethical
leadership and upholding of strong corporate governance principles

Manage financial resources, including the development
and implementation of an approved Capital and Operating budget

Communication and relationship building with internal and
external stakeholders