WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Public Health. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Leadership, administrative, communication and mentoring skills. Good problem solving skills. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel). -Knowledge of implementing a health systems approach to delivering integrated public health services. Ability to use a statistical database and ability to analysis and interpret data to enhance decision-making. 
 
DUTIES: Implement and sustain projects such as First 1000 Days support, electronic waiting list for arthroplasty geographic based budgeting and support for continuous service improvement. Ensure appropriateness of Out Patients Department referrals from rural to central and tertiary hospitals. Develop and implement protocols for efficient health service functioning. Ensure Lean continuous improvements along community based services to tertiary services axis. Supervision of public health registrars. Involvement with new projects regarding service redesign and transformation, clinical governance framework and strategic provincial projects. Support theatre information systems development, diagnostic related groups modelling/costing and monitoring of mental health service pressures. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr G Reagon Tel No: (021) 483-4859 or (021) 483-5776 
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. “Candidates, who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).” 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/442 :MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (FAMILY PHYSICIAN) 
Cape Winelands Health District 
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 106 040 per annum 
Grade 2: R1 264 623 per annum 
Grade 3: R1 467 651 per annum 
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). 
CENTRE: Robertson Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. The successful candidate is expected to participate in commuted overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of the Health Care 2030. Excellent administrative and research skills. Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel). 
 
DUTIES: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Medical Services of Langeberg Sub-district Key Result Areas (KRA’s) will include the following: To be a member of the Sub-District Health Services management team and support management in the planning of clinical services in the Sub District. Perform clinical management of patients (including emergency care, ward rounds, OPD, Theatre work, Obstetrics, after-hours duties) in order to ensure efficient delivery of the core package of services at a District Hospital, PHC facilities and Intermediate care facilities. Develop, maintain and monitor protocols for proper clinical governance of the PHC services in the Sub-District, following a life course approach. Implement a Chronic Disease Management system including protocols and standards for qualitative care for patients with chronic illnesses including non- communicable diseases, mental health illnesses and HIV + patients on ART in the Sub-District. Conduct clinical audits, appropriate to the needs of the Sub District and liaise with specialists at the referral hospital to implement the Outreach and support policy of the Department. Supervision and Line Management of Medical Officers, including the maintenance of competence of medical practitioners for the Sub-district. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr E Steinmann Tel No: (023) 626-8574 
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. “Candidates, who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)” 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/443 :OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: EMERGENCY CENTRE, THEATRE AND CSSD) 
Cape Winelands District 
SALARY: R562 800 (PN-B3) per annum, (plus a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of basic annual salary) 
CENTRE: Ceres Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and proof of current registration (i.e. annual licensing receipt of 2019). Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Work after-hours, shifts, weekends and public holidays when required. Standby for theatre, call if required. Valid (code B/EB) driver`s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution and organizational skills. Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Supervise, plan and implement the provision of effective and efficient, specialised nursing service in the Emergency Centre and theatre. Provide effective leadership and management of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions. Supervise, plan and implement the provision of effective and efficient infection control measures. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Provide support to supervisor and management. Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms R Neethling Tel No: (023) 316-9600 
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. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 

 
 
POST 30/444 :OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY ARE: ONCOLOGY) (OPD) 
SALARY: R562 800 (PN-B3) per annum 
CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration as Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Oncology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: Plan, manage, coordinate and maintain an optimal, specialised Nursing Service as an Operational Manager in an Oncology setting. Effective management and utilisation of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms F Marthinus Tel No: (021) 938-4055 
APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”) 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/445 :CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A (ELECTRICAL) 
Garden Route District 
SALARY: R386 487 per annum 
CENTRE: Garden Route District Office, George 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Experience: A minimum of ten years of experience after qualification with at least five years thereof of experience in a health facility environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Prepared to travel in the entire Western Cape Province. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Perform standby and overtime duties. Ability to climb under/over obstacles, climb ladders and work at heights. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Technical design and analysis knowledge. Technical report-writing and Technical consulting. Production, process knowledge and skills. Thorough working knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and prescripts applicable to health-related Engineering. 
 
DUTIES: Co-ordinate the maintenance and repair requirements for health facilities of the two districts. Do maintenance and repairs to plants and equipment. Planning and scheduling of engineering projects. Compiling of specifications for engineering projects. Management and supervision of workshop and staff. Responsible for duties in the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr T Marshall Tel No: (044) 803-2700/2752 
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. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/446 :ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE SOURCING 
Head Office, Cape Town 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE: Directorate: Supply Chain Sourcing, Sub-directorate: Infrastructure Sourcing 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in procurement of built environment-related goods and services by means of commodity-driven sourcing strategies, in particular. Executing procurement projects from needs analysis through to contract management stage. The procurement processes prescribed by the Construction Industry Development Board. The local built environment industry, including cost drivers, supply and demand, innovations, and vendor landscape. Experience in Human resource management. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound management, report writing and analytical skills and ability to assimilate detailed information. Commodity exposure across a range of FM services, example plumbing, electrical, general building and mechanical maintenance, HVAC, fabric repairs. Demonstrate stakeholder engagement, influencing skills. Financial and commercial awareness. Proven experience managing complex projects. Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Rigorous expenditure analysis and reporting skills. Human resource management. 
 
DUTIES: Provide an integrated demand, acquisition and contract management service of infrastructure goods and services commodities for the Department through the development, implementation and maintenance of a transformative approach to sourcing in the Department of Health with a focus on: Commodity-based lifecycle costing: take ownership of spend management within your category through the design and execution of innovative category management plans. End-to-end management of the sourcing process: drive vendor performance management, vendor identification, evaluation. Supplier relationship and performance management: ensure that high standards of contractor performance are maintained. Internal stakeholder management. Delivery of optimal commercial benefits to the Department. Human resource management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms S van Breda Tel No: (021) 483-7810 
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 : 06 September 2019 
 

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POST 30/447 :ADMINISTRATION CLERK: FINANCE/ADMIN 
Central Karoo District 
SALARY: R173 703 per annum 
CENTRE: Beaufort West Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post. Experience: Appropriate practical experience. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Appropriate experience in an accounting/finance environment. Workable knowledge of PFMA, National and Provincial Treasury Directives. 
 
DUTIES: Reconcile expenditure and asset and liability accounts on the Basic Accounting System (BAS). Transact BAS Journals, Payments and Debts. Transact S&T Claims. Handle supplier queries. Filling and Safekeeping of documentation. Relieve Transport Clerk. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr H van Wyk Tel No: (023) 414-8200 
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 : 13 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/448 :ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 
(Contract until 31 March 2020, with option to renew) 
Cape Winelands Health District 
SALARY: R173 703 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of service benefits. 
CENTRE: Stellenbosch Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and/or Accountancy as passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post. Experience: Appropriate experience in Procurement environment and warehousing. Working experience of the LOGIS, WINRDM and EPS (Electronic Procurement System including IPS) systems. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel to other Sub-districts. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Windows/Word/Excel and Outlook). Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National, Provincial Treasury Regulations and the Accounting Officer’s System of the Department of Health, including delegations. Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for Demand Management within the Stellenbosch Sub-District, which includes the updating and monitoring of the Demand Management Plan Responsible for Acquisition Management within the Stellenbosch Sub-district, which includes the purchasing and procurement of goods and services, in line with the sub district plan. Assist with management and maintenance of the contracts register, compilation of specifications, and act as Sub-district specification committee representative. Assist with the preparation of inputs for the interim and annual financial statements related to inventory, which includes performing system functions and assisting with stocktaking procedures. Execute compliance control related to Supply Chain Management/Finance and handle all queries and general tasks. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms T September Tel No: (021) 808-6112 
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. Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a practical. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/449 :CLEANER 
West Coast District 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: Radie Kotze Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies. Willingness to render a shift service on weekends, public holidays, day and night duties and rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Ability to operate machinery and equipment. 
 
DUTIES: Render effective, efficient and safe hygiene and domestic services in Nursing Component. Render support services to Household supervisor. Contribute to effective management of domestic responsibilities. Contribute to effective utilisation and functioning and apparatus and equipment. Adhere to loyal service ethics. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Smit Tel No: (022) 913-1175 
APPLICATIONS: to the District Office, Private Bag X15, Malmesbury, 7620. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms C Julius 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/450 :PORTER 
Garden Route District 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: Mossel Bay Hospital 287 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Experience in a public health facility. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, overtime and ability to report for duty at 6:45 (weekends included). Willingness to handle bodies (corpses). Ability to handle heavy objects. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Accompany walking patients and transport sitting/non-walking patients per trolley or wheelchair between wards and treatment areas. Assist with loading of patients in/out of ambulances/vehicles. Assist with the transfer of patients to beds/trolleys and vice versa. Responsible for cleaning of wheelchairs and trolleys. Assist with the transportation of corpses from wards to the mortuary and entering details in the mortuary register. Direct or accompany visitors to various destinations and reply to requests from wards/clinics. Carry medical and other documentation (patient files, reports, etc.) to wards/treatment and other admin areas. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr B Caffoen Tel No: (044) 604-6114 
APPLICATIONS: The District Manager: Garden Route District Office, Private Bag X6592, George, 6530. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Pienaar 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/451 :PORTER 
Garden Route District 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: Riversdale Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic literacy and numeracy. Experience: Appropriate knowledge and experience of a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, including nightshift. Willingness to handle bodies (corpses).Ability and willingness to handle heavy objects. Good interpersonal relationships. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Accompany walking patients and transporting sitting/non-walking patients per wheelchair/trolley between reception, the wards, the pharmacy, the theatre, the Riversdale Clinic and the treatment centers. Direct or accompany visitors to various destinations. Assist with the loading of patients in/out of ambulances/vehicles and transfer of patients to beds/trolleys and vice versa. Carry medicine, medical and other documentation (patient files and reports) between reception, the wards, the pharmacy, Riversdale Clinic, administration and treatment areas. Assist with shifting of heavy medical equipment to and from rooms. Responsible for the cleanliness and reporting of defects of trolleys and wheelchairs. Assist with the transportation of corpses from wards to the mortuary. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr P M Moolman Tel No: (028) 713-8643 
APPLICATIONS: Garden Route District Office, Private Bag X6592, George, 6530. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms Sandra Pienaar 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 September 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 30/452 :HOUSEHOLD AID (X3 POSTS) 
West Coast District 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: Swartland Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies. Must be willing to render a shift service on weekends, public holidays, day and night and duties and rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (read, speak and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Ability to operate machinery and equipment. 
 
DUTIES: Renders effective, efficient and safe hygiene and domestic services in Nursing Component. Renders support services to Household supervisor. Contributes to effective management of domestic responsibilities. Contributes to effective utilisation and functioning of apparatus and equipment. Adheres to loyal service ethics. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms S van der Westhuizen Tel No: (022) 487-9346 
APPLICATIONS: To the District Director: West Coast District Office, Private Bag X15, Malmesbury, 7299. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr E Sass 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 September 2019