WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS VACANCIES

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
POST 11/75 : DIRECTOR: FINANCE 
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). 
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate undergraduate qualification Degree (NQF level 7) in Finance/Accounting as recognized by SAQA with at least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete as such as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant). Experience: Appropriate experience and proven track record in managing financial resources within a Health environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of best practices procurement, especially in a health environment and related legislative aspects and prescripts. Strong leadership, strategic, operational and contingency planning, managerial and organisational skills. Proven experience in financial management at managerial level within a large organisation. 
 
DUTIES : Financial Management of supplier payments, equipment purchases and minimise irregular expenditure as well as obtaining unqualified audits. Provide policy and procedural direction on Supply Chain Management processes to staff and end users. Ensuring patient administration and revenue collection by utilising best practices, principles and thus improving financial management services. Ensuring accurate monthly projections on BMI of Management Accounting. Monitor spending of Budgets and provide monthly dashboard reports. Provide Strategic and Health Support regarding Information management systems relating to financial aspects. Ensure deployment strategies are introduced and support middle managers to align their departmental objectives. Overall responsibility for corporate governance, including all aspects of Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Patient Administration, Revenue Management, Management Accounting and People Management with key partners within the hospital. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr S De Vries Tel No: (021) 404-3178 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 April 2024

OTHER POSTS
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C 
Directorate: Infrastructure Programme Delivery 
SALARY : Grade A: R687 879 per annum 
Grade B: R783 693 per annum 
Grade C: R881 121 per annum 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Degree in Quantity Surveying and/or equivalent qualification. Registration with a professional council: Registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). Experience: Grade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience in this profession after qualification. Grade B: At least 14 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in this profession after registration with the SACQSP as a professional. Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable experience in this profession after registration with the SACQSP as a professional. General Administration experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office and MS Excel). Experience in and understanding of the design and construction of complex buildings with specific reference to hospitals. Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills. Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/ Instructions/Circulars/ Construction Procurement System. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Expanded Public Works Programme. Broad-Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations. Architectural Profession Act of 2000. Engineering Profession Act of 2000. Quantity Surveying Profession Act of 2000. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993. Project and Construction Management Professions Act of 2000. Health Act and Regulations, Act 61 of 2003. National Environmental Management Act of 1998. Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation. ISO standards. All different types and forms of construction contracts. Construction Procurement Standard as Issued by CIDB. 
 
DUTIES : Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with IDMS. Infrastructure Programme and Project Implementation and Monitoring. Infrastructure Project Commissioning. Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation. Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information. management options for the Department including interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Kumandan - Altaaf.Kumandan@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 April 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EMS DISTRICT MANAGER GRADE 2 TO 3: RESCUE (PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR) 
Chief Directorate: ECSS 
SALARY : Grade 2: R598 653 per annum 
Grade 3: R919 851 per annum 
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services, (Metro Medical Rescue Services) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 2: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT) or successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Grade 3: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with a professional council: Grade 2: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT or a Paramedic. Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP. Experience: Grade 2: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT) or a Paramedic. Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code C1 driver’s license. Current registration as an ECT, CCA or ECP. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols. Experience as a Rescue Technician will serve as an advantage. 
 
DUTIES : Establish and maintain a governance system within EMS operations and ensure implementation and oversight of improvement projects. Ensure community and organisational stakeholder engagement to allow better responsiveness to the community, inclusive of collaborative engagement with volunteer organisations and volunteers to strengthen partnerships. Responsive coordination and management of operations as it relates to emergency and non-emergency care within the province. Ensure adequate capacitation and agility for Major Incident Response and Disaster situations. Manage the health and safety of patients, staff and working environments. Ensure, through oversight and intervention, that all People Management policies and procedures are adhered to within operations and act as a strategic link between finance, supply chain management and operations. Ensure that complaints, queries and compliments are responded to in a timeous manner. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Modack-Robertson Tel No: (021) 932 1966 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 April 2024