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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: Health Support (2 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS54/2025
  Clinical Policy & Governance Unit (1 post), Early Life Course Unit (1 post),
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ Degree registrable with a South African Health Professional Body.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in public health management/programme development. Appropriate experience in community or primary health care services and management thereof.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Computer literacy. Project management skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge and application of regulations, policies, procedures and indicators relevant to health programmes. Understanding of the District Health System. Good written and communication skills.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Manage and coordinate priority public health programmes and interventions. Develop and adapt policies, guidelines, and tools for planning, implementing and monitoring of a provincial public health programmes / intervention. Support and oversee the implementation of public health programme policy and strategies at the provincial level. Assess and evaluate public health programs as required, focusing on implementation status, service quality, program outcomes, and disease burden implications. Produce quarterly reports and annual reviews of health programmes. Participate as key member of the Service Priorities Coordination team and or Project teams to give effect to health system responses as required.
 
Enquiries:
Ms NM Henney, tel. no. (021) 815-8804
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may undergo a Competency Based Assessment. The pool of applicants may be considered for other vacant Assistant Director: Health Support posts within the Chief Director Emergency & Clinical Services Support, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid drivers’ licence. Willingness to travel to the districts and national offices.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 468 459 - R 551 823 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/4/2025 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: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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