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A job opportunity
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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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.
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Assistant Director: Information Management and Governance
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: HO66/2026
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Head Office, Cape Town; Directorate: Health Intelligence
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| Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office 365. Analytical, strategic and conceptual thinking skills including numeracy, problem solving, business analysis. Good understanding of information management, data governance, health systems, epidemiological concepts and monitoring and evaluation. Project and staff management skills with an ability to perform confidently in a complex environment under pressure. Collaboration and interpersonal skills including excellent communication, writing and relationship management skills. Technical and system knowledge: Excellent computer skills (MS Office 365) with knowledge of Western Cape Government Health and Wellness electronic systems. Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills will be an advantage. Administrative and policy skills: Office admin, human resource management knowledge and skills with well-developed leadership abilities. | | | |
| Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Management. | | | |
| Appropriate experience in health information management. | | | |
| Develop an operational plan aligned with the strategic plan and department imperatives and ensure implementation of it through project management. Ensure the effective development, implementation and management of national and provincial information policies and systems through standardized data collection, stakeholder engagement, cross-team collaboration, and the expansion of automation and digitization. Ensure departmental data meets quality criteria through standardized processes, timely submission, and robust audit support, including conducting internal audits, monitoring compliance, compiling feedback reports, training, supporting facilities and compliance teams during audits, and developing and implementing effective data quality tools and procedures. Provide strategic decision support through accurate and timely data, information, knowledge, performance monitoring and evaluation, analysis reporting. Supervise, manage, lead and upskill a cohesive team/unit according to the relevant policies and procedures integrated with the rest of the directorate/s and department. | | | |
| Ms S Brinkmann, tel.no. (021) 483-8046 or email: Samantha.Brinkmann@westerncape.gov.za | | | |
| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical and competency assessment. | | | |
| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work away from home and work overtime when required. | | |
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Remuneration:
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R 487 197 per annum - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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4/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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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.
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Closing date: 5/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
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