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MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 17 November 2026
NOTE : N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note: The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 dated 04 September 2026, the post of Chief Director: Financial Accounting (Provincial Office, Mbombela, Nelspruit) with Ref No: MPDoH/Sep/26/1510 has been withdrawn.
OTHER POSTS
MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 - 3: OBSTETRIC & GYNAECOLOGY REF NO: MPDOH/OCT/26/1670
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 - R1 479 723 per annum
Grade 2: R1 592 274 - R1 688 553 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 - R2 301 186 per annum
CENTRE : Themba Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2026). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management. Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for foreign qualified employees. Grade: 2: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees. Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of eleven (11) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees. Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Sound clinical knowledge. Competency and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and engage when necessary. Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programs and priorities within the domain. Ability to teach and guide junior staff within the department. Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.
DUTIES : Supervising the management of and managing Obstetrics & Gynaecology and coordinate services. To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that consistent with standards of patient care. Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and training programs. Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services maintained. Comply with the performance Management and Development System (conducting quarterly reviews and final assessment).
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICER REF NO: MPDOH/OCT/26/1671
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years’ experience in DHIS or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Statistic / Information Management as recognized by SAQA with three (3) relevant experience in DHIS. Advanced computer literacy. Presentation and data analysis skills. Extensive knowledge of Health Information systems. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of public health indicators and data elements. Advanced knowledge in the management of registers and all relevant source documents. Knowledge of data quality assessment tools and methods. Skills in data consolidation, verification and validation process. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Conduct database management of DHIS in the hospital and other relevant systems. Conduct facility data and performance review meetings. Conduct data verification, validation and consolidation of hospital data from all sources. Timeously capture data on the Web-DHIS and upload into the system. Support DHIS version updates and workshops relating to new versions. Support implementation of National, Provincial and District Health Information systems. Conduct data quality audit for the facility and quality improvement plans. Monitor implementation of health information policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
