NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)

GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS

1.     If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

2.     Proof of registration with a Professional body (e.g. HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications. e.g. qualifications, Identity document, driver’s license etc.

3.     Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional adverts. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

4.     Candidates credentials will be subject to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, social media accounts behavior/comments verifications.

5.     Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests or any other related assessments.

6.     All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.

7.     At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.

8.     Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

9.     These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions.

10.  Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.

11.  The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.

12.  Successful applicants will be remunerated on the published scale associated with the post grade. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.

13. This is an open advert. External applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026

CORPORATE REGION

BUSINESS UNIT: NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICE 

DISCIPLINE: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM 

POSITION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) 

PAY GRADE: F2 (FIVE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 

REFERENCE NUMBER: CORPCEO1026/001-01 (01998.001.9999) 

Key Job Responsibilities 

■ Collaborate with the Board to define and articulate the organisation’s vision and develop strategies for achieving the vision ■ Develop annual operating plans that support strategic direction set by the board and correlate with annual budget ■ Submit annual plans to the board for approval and determines the supporting structures and culture required to support the organisation’s vision and mission ■ Promote a culture that reflect the organisation's values, encourages good governance, high performance and rewards productivity ■ Recruit the best talent to fill the various strategic and operational roles required to create organisational success ■ Foster and drive a people-centric organisation that is focused on its strategic priorities and achieves its objective ■ Effectively manage, coach and nurture the development of human capital in the organisation ■ Effectively translate and interpret the vision and objectives of the organisation through verbal and written mediums ■ Institute and encourage a culture of measuring and managing performance and rewarding contribution ■ Efficient and effective management of all financial aspects required to oversee and manage financial budgeting processes ■ Manage the team in developing annual budgets that support operational plans ensuring timeous submission of the budgets for Board approval ■ Effectively manage the organisation’s resources within budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations ■ Oversee the delivery of quality services ■ Keep abreast of current trends related to the organisation’s services and mandate ■ Anticipate future trends likely to have an impact on its overall purpose and delivery■ Collect and evaluate information that measures the success of the organisation’s efforts and refinements or change strategy in response to the acquired information ■ Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation relating to a public entity ■ Effectively gain and maintain stakeholder support for the benefit of the NHLS ■ Ensure that the organisation and its mission, programmes, finances and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders ■ Actively advocate for the organisation and its values 

Minimum requirements & key competencies: 

■ A medical qualification (MBCHB or equivalent; NQF level 8) with active registration with the relevant professional body, or postgraduate qualification in public health (NQF level 9), or postgraduate qualification in any health-related discipline (NQF level 9). A postgraduate business qualification (NQF level 9) ■ 15 years relevant management experience, preferably gained within a health environment or public entity of a similar size, of which at least 10 years must be at senior management level, including a minimum of 5 years at executive management level. ■ Extensive management and experience within a public sector environment or schedule 3A Public Entity at executive level is a prerequisite for this position ■ Strategic planning and execution ■ Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislative prescripts in public finance and management and the health sector environment ■ Inspire a sense of vision, purpose and direction ■Financial and HR Management ■ Leadership and team management ■ Experience in managing a large complex business ■ A verifiable track record of successful and ethical leadership in an organization ■ Evidence of a dynamic and innovative management style■ Capability in conflict management, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making ■ Ability to build organization to deliver greater results ■ Exemplify personal drive and integrity by adhering to and promoting NHLS values and aligning processes accordingly 

Enquiries may be directed to Nompilo Phungula @ (011) 386 6150, or e-mail application to nompilo.phungula@nhls.ac.za.