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 : CHIEF-DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND
ACCOUNTING (REF NO: NDOH 12/2026)
SALARY : An all-inclusive remuneration package of R1 494,900 per annum [basic
salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a
flexible portion. The flexible portion of the package can be structured
according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
CENTRE : Chief Directorate: Finance, Pretoria.REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF level 7 degree in Accounting /
Auditing / Financial Management. At least five (5) years’ experience at a
senior management level (Director), within a financial management
environment. Knowledge of PFMA and the broader government
framework on financial management, experience of the budget policy
framework and their due process, transactional and developmental
finance. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, and
Public Service Regulations as well as Procurement Policy Framework,
Asset Management Prescript, Financial Accounting and Budgeting.
Good strategic capability and leadership, financial, change, knowledge,
programme and project management, service delivery innovation,
problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment,
honesty and integrity, interpersonal and computer skills. Willingness to
work irregular hours and travel frequently. Valid driver’s license. The
SMS pre-entry certificate is required for appointment finalization.
DUTIES : Manage financial and budget management services. Monitor the
transversal system functions, ensure proper management of assets
including the asset verification process, advise and guide management
on department annual budget and financial issues to make informed
decisions. Regulatory framework and reporting. Ensure that all reports,
returns, notices and other information which are submitted to the
Executing Authority, the National Treasury and the Auditor-General as
required by the PFMA are timeous and accurate. Ensure compliance
with the provisions of the PFMA Act, 1999 and the Treasury
Regulations. Oversee the development of policies and procedures.
Develop and review of risk models and the mitigation of risk by suitable
policies/procedures, proper segregation of duties and development of
appropriate internal control procedures. Engage all stakeholders on the
implementation of internal control and risk management within the
department. Provide strategic leadership to the chief directorate. Advise
on strategic financial and corporate governance matters pertaining to
allocated budgets. Implementation of strategic management skills and
project management principles. Liaise with the relevant departmental,
public entities and supplier stakeholders on transverse finance issues.
Develop operational plans, manage and oversee human resources as
well as the material resources allocated.
ENQUIRIES : Mr PP Mamogale on tel number 0123959378