DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 
NOTE : All short-listed candidates for SMS posts 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, 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 battery. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). Copies of qualification certificates (need not be certified) should be attached (including Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate regardless of the qualification requirement indicated in the advert) including ID and driver’s license. Only emailed applications will be considered. 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). 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.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH REF NO: NDOH 7/2022 
Please note this is a re-advert and applicants who previously applied need to re-apply
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% of total package). The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to Senior Management Service Guidelines. 
CENTRE : National Department of Health, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources or Public Administration or relevant qualification. A post-graduate qualification in any of the above will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at a Senior Management level in Human Resources Management or related field. Experience should include the development, implementation and monitoring of HRH workforce policies, planning, education, and training programmes. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalisation. Knowledge of global trends and best practices in HRH policy and planning. Knowledge of local HRH Information Systems (e.g. PERSAL and Internship and Community Service Programme (ICSP) Online). Performance, procurement and financial management. Good communication (verbal and written), Microsoft office package, planning, organisational and management skills. Ability to work independently ability and under pressure as well as work long and irregular hours. A valid driver’s license. 42 
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and facilitate the development and implementation and monitoring of HRH policies. Provide strategic direction of HRH Planning, Management and Development. Ensure the maintenance of a well-developed HRH Information Systems. Strengthen stakeholder relations. Provide strategic leadership and overall management to the Directorate within the Cluster. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms VM Rennie on email: valerie.rennie@health.gov.za