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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HEALTH
HEAD OFFICE-BHISHO
(FIVE – YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Salary Range: An all-inclusive remuneration R1 976 533 per annum (Level 16) per annum
Ref No. 001/09/2020
All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 976 533 per annum (salary level 16) which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package.
Requirements: A Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a postgraduate (NQF level 8) relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Must have 8 to 10 years’ experience at senior management level, of which 3 years must have been at Executive Management level and 3 years must have been with any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. The suitable candidate will also be a visionary, stable, innovative, excellence - oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy.
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate as the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Health will be responsible to manage departmental operations and support functions. Align planning to the national and provincial planning framework. Ensure the implementation of national and provincial policies, legislation and health priorities. Ensure compliance with international obligations pertaining to the health sector. Develop the Provincial Health System by strengthening the service delivery platform, inclusive of the consolidation, rationalisation and revitalisation of health institutions and related aspects. Institutionalise the primary healthcare approach by strengthening the district layer of the health system through an effective referral system. Coordinate the implementation of National Health Insurance in the Province. Ensure the efficient and effective utilisation and management of health resources, the promotion of investment in health and the strategic deployment of human and financial resources at the disposal of the Department. Implement good governance systems and the compliance-monitoring framework, including sound financial management, risk assurance management services, customer and stakeholder participation in health planning and sound environmental practices. Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions, such as parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter-and intra-governmental structures and external stakeholders.
Enquiries: can be directed to Ms P Mwanda-Tali on 072 346 7297/ 060 961 8624.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates 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 tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.
An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is one of the minimum requirements for SMS as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives.
ONLY HoD Applications to be emailed to HODrecruitment@otp.ecprov.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms P Mwanda-Tali on 072 346 7297/ 060 961 8624.
Closing date: 09 October 2020 2020.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.