NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the
filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with disabilities).
APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag
X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at
Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112
Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to
recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the relevant reference number on
the subject email.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
NOTE : All short-listed candidates 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 for SMS posts, the selection panel will
recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial 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 batteries. Applications
should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public
Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous
experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully
completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will
automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on
application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase.
Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications
received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the
requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable)
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please
note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection,
processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with
the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information
will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be
shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful
candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other
vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that
correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If
notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after
the closing date, candidates may regard their application as
unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use
incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
POST : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION – HEALTH FINANCING
AND NHI (REF NO: NDOH 8/2026)
SALARY : R 468, 459 per annum plus competitive benefits
CENTRE : Directorate: Health Financing and NHI
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Office Administration /
Office Management / Public Management/Administration or Business
Management/Administration. At least three (3) years’ experience as a
supervisor on (salary level 7/8) in Office Administration and Financial
Management environment. Understanding the application ofGovernment and Departmental policies, understanding financial policies
as guided by Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of applicable protocols,
Public Services Regulations as well as Public Service Act. Good
communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing,
interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and decision making,
presentation and facilitation, liaison and coordination, project
management, budgeting and financial management and computer
(Microsoft package) skills. Ability to work under pressure, independently
and with a team. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the chief directorate. Plan, organise
and control administrative activities. Consolidate quarterly reports for
submission to branch coordinators. Manage the flow of documents.
Ensure all documents are logged on according to the electronic
document management system, ensure that deadlines on submission
are adhered to on Parliamentary matters. Administer the finances of the
chief directorate. Co-ordinate procurement activities, assist with MTEF
submissions and involve in the planning of the budget. Provide
secretariat support to the cluster. Ensure proper co-ordination of
meetings, timeous submission of minutes and agenda. Management of
human and physical resources. Coordinate the procurement activities,
consolidate HR reports and ensure proper control of leave, asset
register and procurement of assets/equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Munsamy on tel number 0123958139