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NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
 
This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.
 
APPLICATIONS : Please forward all applications, clearly stating the post for which you are applying, Northern Cape Department of Health, hand delivered to 144 Du Toitspan Road Kimberley Hospital Complex, James Exum Building or email to nchealthHR@ncpg.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms L. Fritz Acting Director: Human Resource Management
 
CLOSING DATE : 29 October 2021
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The fully completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, qualification(s), academic records including ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. Non RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. 
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representavity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. SMS (Senior Management Service) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by DPSA. Entry level requirements for SMS Posts – In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS introduced the 01st April 2015, a requirement for all participants for SMS posts from 01st April 2020 is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available on the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. The required copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Human Resource of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview.
 
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: NCDOH 16/2021
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum, (All-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Kimberley
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB or Baccalaureus Procurationis (B Proc) or Baccalaureus of Juris (B Juris). 5 (Five) years’ experience in Middle Management Level. Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres. Valid driver’s licence. SMS pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Competence to be able to provide a vision, give direction and inspire others in order to deliver on the organizational mandate. Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimize their outputs and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve organizational goals. Must be able to develop, implement, evaluate and adjust plans to achieve the desired objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources. Must be able to compile and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender procurement processes in accordance with generally recognized financial practices in order to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives. Must be able to initiate and support organizational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments.
 
DUTIES : To provide sound legal advice and litigation support to the Department. Provide legal opinions. Execute all administrative legal actions to ensure compliance. Manage litigation matters including medico-legal specialist services. Draft and amend legislation and legal instruments. Monitor legal compliance with national instruments. Advice on the drafting and monitoring of the service level agreements.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L. Fritz Tel No: 053 8300 601

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR-6) REF NO: NCDOH 17/2021
SALARY : R763 212 – R1 140 828 per annum, (all inclusive package), (OSD)
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Kimberley
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or equivalent and 8(eight) years ‘appropriate proven post qualification in legal experience. An admission as an attorney or para-legal training/experience. Display knowledge and understanding of drafting legal documents. Understand and have advanced knowledge of legal research principles. Display an understanding of case law relevant to the legal matter at hand and be guided in presenting motivation or proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain desirable/justifiable outcome. Knowledge of Litigation, Advocacy, Legal Research, Legal Drafting, Dispute resolution and Case Flow Management. Experience in Medico Legal Law. Skills in problem solving, communication, honesty, integrity, research and computer literacy. Valid Driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : Manage service level agreements, contracts and vendor performance. Draft legal documents and advice on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard. Successfully conduct an interview in order to determine the departments goals and objectives and advice the department on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and departments instructions. Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing. Provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the department’s interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues. Provide medico-legal services (litigation and legal advisory services).
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J.L. Steyn Tel No: 053 8300 511
 
 
 
 
 
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-5) REF NO: NCDOH 18/2021
SALARY : MR 1 – R198 411 per annum
MR 2 – R230 259 per annum
MR 3 – R257 073 - R293 940 per annum
MR4 – R310 566 - R351 795 per annum
MR 5 – R373 389 - R533 772 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Kimberley
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or equivalent. Display knowledge and understanding and drafting of legal documents. Understand and have advanced knowledge of legal and research principles. Display and understanding of case law relevant to the legal matter at hand and be guided in presenting motivation or proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain desirable/justifiable outcome. Knowledge of Litigation, Advocacy, Legal research, Legal drafting, dispute resolution and cash flow management. Experience in Medico Legal Law. Skills in problem solving analysis, communication, honesty and integrity, research and computer literacy. MR 1: (no previous legal experience required), MR 2: (at least 1 (one) years appropriate legal experience after post qualification), MR 3: (at least 2 (two) years appropriate legal experience after post qualification), MR4: (at least 5 (five) years appropriate legal experience after post qualification), MR 5: (at least 8 (eight) years appropriate legal experience after post qualification)
 
DUTIES : Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise and mentor juniors on research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand. Present on and advise and mentor juniors on motivation/proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/justifiable outcome/result. Draft legal documents and advise on and or mentor juniors on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard. Successfully conduct an interview in order to determine the client’s goals and objectives. Advise the department on possible courses of acting during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and client’s instructions. Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing and provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced interview techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues and guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the client. Provide support on medico-legal services (litigation and legal advisory services).
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J.L. Steyn Tel No: 053 8300 511
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: NCDOH 19/2021
SALARY : R173 703 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Kimberley
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent with 2-5 years’ experience. A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Good organizing skills, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to operate a computer and basic interpersonal skills.
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support – record, organize, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data, update registers and statistics, handle routine enquiries, keep and maintain the filing system, distribute documents, type letters and/or other correspondence when required, keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register. Provide supply chain clerical support services, liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement services, stock control of office stationary, keep and maintain the asset register. Provide personnel administration clerical support services – keep and maintain records. Provide financial administration support services.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J.L. Steyn Tel No: 053 8300 511