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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS) VACANCIES
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
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The position of Chief Administration Officer is vacant. The Chief Administration Officer will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and forms part of the Administration and Transaction Services division. The position is at GEMS Head Office in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
As Chief Administration Officer you will be required to provide strategic direction and drive the execution of the Administration and Transaction Management strategy aligned to the overall organisation, support growth strategies and provide a comprehensive service offering throughout the entire cycle of any transactions.
The Chief Administration Officer will be required to provide support to the Chief Operations Officer through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
Qualification & Experience Requirements are:
The following is an added advantage:
Behavioural Competencies
Desirable
Should you be interested, please apply for the position by emailing your CV to careers@ditshaba.co.za
The closing date for applications is 27 October 2023.
Should you not hear from us by 31 January 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
APPLY
The position of Chief Administration Officer is vacant. The Chief Administration Officer will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and forms part of the Administration and Transaction Services division. The position is at GEMS Head Office in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
As Chief Administration Officer you will be required to provide strategic direction and drive the execution of the Administration and Transaction Management strategy aligned to the overall organisation, support growth strategies and provide a comprehensive service offering throughout the entire cycle of any transactions.
The Chief Administration Officer will be required to provide support to the Chief Operations Officer through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Developing and integrating an overall Administration & Transaction Management strategy and operational plan in line with the Scheme’s strategic plan, rules, and legislation.
- Identify the key drivers of revenue and profitability, identify value adjustments, improve deal structures, mitigate risks, and question assumptions about future performance.
- Developing business requirements and translating these into standards required for the delivery of services.
- Implementing a systems and processes for monitoring the division’s performance.
- Maintaining a sound service level agreement environment.
- Support operations by supervising staff; planning, organising, and implementing administrative systems.
- Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
- Participate and contribute to Scheme operational structures, forums, and committees.
- Ensuring that reports are compiled and distributed to relevant stakeholders monthly.
- Maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders
Qualification & Experience Requirements are:
- Honours/Postgraduate/Professional Qualification (NQF level 8) in business administration, management, finance or an equivalent in the related field.
- Successful track record of managing operations and financial and management transactions.
- Previous experience in the financial and administrative operations of a complex healthcare business.
- Twelve (12) years of functional experience with at least five (5) to eight (8) years in a highly strategic Operations Senior Management role including staff supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility.
- Experience in progressively responsible roles, where a deep understanding of organisational operations has been gained.
The following is an added advantage:
- Master’s degree in business management would be an added advantage.
Behavioural Competencies
- Conceptual and strategic thinker with strong operational capabilities and business acumen
- The ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations with strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to maintain a realistic balance between multiple priorities
- Ethical and professional conduct
- Relational building and networking
- Continuous learning and adaptability
- Good leadership and management skills
- Ability to think strategically and formulate operational plans
- Solid problem-solving and decision making abilities
- Ability to think conceptually and deal with complex problems
- Must have strong resilience skills
- Stakeholder relationship management skills
Desirable
- Experience in a Healthcare funding industry would be highly beneficial.
Should you be interested, please apply for the position by emailing your CV to careers@ditshaba.co.za
The closing date for applications is 27 October 2023.
Should you not hear from us by 31 January 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
SENIOR MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
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The position of Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support is vacant. The Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer of the Scheme based in Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be market related and is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.
The Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support will support the Chief Operations Officer with the management of Scheme programmes and projects and the execution of the OCOO strategic and operational plans. This will done through the following:
Qualification requirements are:
Should you be interested, please apply here
The closing date for applications is 20 October 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 December 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
SENIOR MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
APPLY
The position of Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support is vacant. The Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer of the Scheme based in Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be market related and is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.
The Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support will support the Chief Operations Officer with the management of Scheme programmes and projects and the execution of the OCOO strategic and operational plans. This will done through the following:
- Project Portfolio Management through the development, implementation and performance monitoring and maintenance of the Scheme portfolio of projects
- Manage the development of a baselined portfolio critical path and ensure alignment to the Scheme 5-year strategy road map
- Lead the Project Portfolio Steering Committee (PPSC) and advise on the execution of the GEMS project portfolio
- Drive the implementation of high-performance project culture through the development, implementation and continuous improvement of PMO frameworks and methodologies
- Drive the adoption of PMO frameworks and methodologies across the Scheme through Advisory and training services
- Ensure effective and efficient implementation of Scheme programmes and projects
- Ensure effective communication, reporting and drive stakeholder adoption of business programmes instituting change
- Ensure the proactive management of programme and project risk to effectively contain the Scheme’s exposure
- Provide strategic and operational support to the COO for deliverables emanating from the Board, Board Committees, EXCO and COO engagements
- Manage the development and implementation of divisional operational plan to drive effective integration of operational divisions (Healthcare Management, Administration and Transaction Services, Member Service and Experience and Information & Communication Technology)
- Manage divisional risk, opportunities, audits, compliance, budget and procurement needs
- Management of all aspects of staff management (recruitment, induction, performance appraisals and development) of direct reports
Qualification requirements are:
- Degree/Professional qualification/Advanced Diploma or NQF 7 equivalent in Project Management, ICT, Business Administration, Clinical Services or related field
- Post-graduate qualification and/or project management certification would serve as an added advantage
- At least 5 to 8 years’ experience in project management with a combination of strategy and operational management , 3 of which should be at management level
- Excellent Project and Programme Management skills
- Strong understanding of the Healthcare and Medical Scheme Industry trends.
Should you be interested, please apply here
The closing date for applications is 20 October 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 December 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - EXECUTIVE MANAGER: OPO OPO2304
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
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The position of Executive Assistant – Executive Manager: Office of the Principal Officer (EM: OPO) vacant. The Executive Assistant – Executive Manager: OPO role will report directly to the Executive Manager: OPO and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office.
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
The Executive Assistant – Executive Manager: OPO will be required to provide support to the Executive Manager: OPO through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Diary management
- Organise detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas.
- Booking attendance of event, conferences, and seminars both domestic and internationally
- Coordination of divisional meetings including preparation, tracking and circulation of meeting documents, minutes and actions
- Circulation of office communication and coordination of delivery of services
- Drafting and circulation of communication on behalf of Executive Manager: OPO
- Support key OPO divisional projects
- Coordinate Office of the Principal Officers Events calendar
- Change Management Agent for the Office of the Principal Officer Division
- Communication and roll-out of outreach activities
- Support Executive Manager: OPO intervention towards driving integration across the Scheme
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum two (2) year qualification in Administration or Secretarial Studies, or equivalent NQF Level 5
- A diploma/degree in strategy/business administration/project management or a related field will an added advantage
- At least 2 years’ experience in an Executive/ Personal Assistant role
- Experience within a strategy and/or project management environment would be advantageous
Skills
- Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with office administrative systems e.g. HR/ Procurement Systems
- Excellent written English and the ability to communicate at all levels
Behavioural Competencies:
- Respect the need for confidentiality and sensitive information
- To work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change
- Be organised and have good time management skills
- Attention to detail to ensure high quality work
- To work in a flexible manner including out of hours as and when required
- Have the ability to work well as part of a team
- Be responsible and reliable
- Self-Motivated and pro-active
Desirable
- Have an understanding of medical schemes industry
- Experience in the Healthcare Industry would be advantageous
Should you be interested, please apply here
The closing date for applications is 17 October 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 December 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.