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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Assistant Director: MEC Support
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO165/2023
  Directorate: Assurance
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Requirements Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Administration or Finance or Business or Health field (or equivalent).
 
Experience:
Appropriate administrative and data management experience within a health service and/or business Environment. Appropriate experience within a regulatory environment.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Effectively and assertively implement applicable health and related legislation, and decision-making procedure: Participating, on behalf of the Ministry, in all processes pertaining to legislative changes pertaining to the licensing function. Representing the Ministry in all consultative processes surrounding legal matters brought against the MEC in relation to the licensing function. Implement guidance of P.N. 187, P.N. 180 and the Guidelines for Licensing Community Mental Health Facilities. Rendering professional administrative support to the MEC, as well as rendering an advisory service to the MEC in relation to appeals and exemptions: Receiving, sorting, filing and redirecting matters received by the MEC in relation to licensing. Monitoring of the document progress for applications received by the MEC. Studying licensing documentation received by the MEC. Consulting additional advisors where necessary. Formulating advice for the MEC on all licensing matters. Presenting to the MEC on all licensing matters. Drafting outcome letters for the MEC in relation to applications received. Ensuring that legislative timeframes are met in relation to licensing. Liaise closely with the Office of the MEC on short and long term professional administrative support services with regards to appeals and exemptions: Delegating all appropriate functions to the administrative staff in the office of the MEC. Liaison, on behalf of the MEC, between the office of the MEC and Department and/or applicants in the process of considering the applications: Engaging Departmental staff to clarify queries and obtain background information on all licensing matters dealt with in the MEC’s office. Liaison with applicants to obtain additional information in relation to their applications. Liaison with additional advisors in the process of formulating advice in relation to the MEC’s function of considering appeals and exemptions. Technical and administrative support to the office of the MEC in relation to other statutory responsibilities: Effectively rendering other routine and adhoc support to Departmental and Ministerial activities in support of the MEC.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Extensive knowledge of Health Acts & Regulations (National & Provincial), specifically those related to licensing of health services. Extensive knowledge of Policies and Guidelines (National & Provincial) related to licensing of health services Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills. Excellent writing and grammatical skills, such as editing and formulating of documents. Ability to function independently and with confidence. Good team building skills. Client and task/results orientated. Ability to efficiently operate computer programmes such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and E-mail.
 
Enquiries:
Mr N Mavela, tel. no. (021) 483 3316 / 073 875 8343
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Only applicants within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 424 104 per annum - R 496 467 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
9/15/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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