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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.

Experience:
Assistant Director: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS413/2025
New Somerset Hospital,

Appropriate experience in patient administration, revenue collection and information management in a hospital environment.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
In depth Knowledge of the PFMA, Hospital Fees Memorandum Chapter 18, including patient administrative related policies, Handling of state monies and receipts, procedures, practices and (UPFS) Uniform Patient Fee Schedule. Computer literacy in MS Package. Practical workable knowledge of ARS (Accounts Receivable System), BAS (Basic Accounting System) and Hospital Information Systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong sense of responsibility. Excellent Leadership skills and the ability to manage and coordinate a large component. The ability to interpret and analyse management reports as well as excellent report writing skills.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Manage the overall performance of the Patient Administration, Revenue and Information Management Components. Responsible to implement and maintain internal controls and improvement plans in the various components to ensure compliance with the relevant Finance Instructions, Prescripts and Revenue Notices. Provide strategic input to minimising financial risk and optimise revenue collection at the Hospital. Ensuring quality monthly reporting is completed and submitted timeously for the various components. Ensuring effective Human Resource Management practices and processes are in place: Disciplinary Procedures, Supervision Structures, Leave Management, Performance Evaluations and Monitoring of the staff within various components.

Enquiries:
Mr R Cajada, tel. no. (021) 402 6594

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.




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:
7/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 7/25/2025 12:00:00 AM

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