DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Jobs – 21 June

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this
post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399,
Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception
(Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria
Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to vacancies@Health.gov.za
quoting the reference number on the subject e-ma

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2026

NOTE : 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. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable
from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only
(previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be
fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will
automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit
copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to
the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If
emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not
comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where
applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection,
processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used
solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties
without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the
right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to
personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are
respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3)
months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as
unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use
incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.

POST 21/132 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK PRODUCTION REF NO: NDOH 49/2026 (X2 POSTS)

Directorate: CCOD
SALARY : R237 453 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate (NQF 4). Experience in office administration will be an
advantage. Knowledge of administrative duties, practices, as well as the ability
to operate a computer. Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele principles.
Knowledge of ODMWA (Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, Act
78 of 1973) or any other related compensation legislation will be an added
advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework
governing the Public Service. Good communication (verbal and written),
interpersonal relations, teamwork, planning, organization, and computer skills
(MS Office package). Ability to work under pressure and in a team as well as
ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Provide general enquiries tasks in support of claims management. Attend to
clients through the helpdesk. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
Receive and upload documents on the claims management system. Render
general clerical support for the claims management. Liaise with external
stakeholders in relation to the claim’s payment enquiries. Check if the
information on e-Tracker and the Mine Workers Benefit system corresponds.
Attend to the allocated work tasks. Ensure and monitor that all compensation
applications meet the required status of the claim. Management of risk and
audit. Ensure and monitor that all compensation applications meet the required
standards. Prevent fraudulent applications as well as unnecessary query locks.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M Baholo Tel No: (011) 356 5663

POST 21/131 : REGISTRY CLERK – SUPERVISOR REF NO: NDOH 47/2026

Directorate: MBOD
SALARY : R338 106 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent NQF 4 qualification. Records
management certificate or any related compensation legislation will be an
advantage. At least three (3) years’ experience in archiving. Knowledge of
registry duties and practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate
computers. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework
governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures
in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in the registry
as well as knowledge of ODMWA (Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works
Act, Act 78 of 1973). Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal,
flexibility, job knowledge, language, planning and organization and computer
(MS package) skills. Ability to work independently and with a team.

DUTIES : Supervision and provide registry counter services. Handle telephonic and other
enquiries received, attend to clients, receive and register hand delivered
mail/files. Supervise the handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Supervise the reception and receive all mail, sort, register and dispatch mail.
Distribute notices on registry issues. Supervise and render an effective filing
and record management service. Opening and closing files according to record
classification system. Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and
retrieving documents and files. Ensure and complete index cards for all files.
Supervise the operation and operate machines in relation to the registry
functions. Open and maintain franking machine, frank posts, record money and
update register daily. Lock posts in the postbag for messenger to deliver to post
office. Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance. Supervise the
processing and process documents for archiving and/disposal. Electronic
scanning of files, sort and package files for archives and distribution, compile
list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor as well as keep
records for archived documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms D Leseyane Tel No: (011) 356 5640

POST 21/130 : HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK (SUPERVISOR) REF NO: NDOH 48/2026

Directorate: MBOD
SALARY : R338 106 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate. National Diploma (NQF 6 qualification with 360 credits)
in HRM will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ experience required in
HR environment. Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures (HR
related), Batho Pele principles, the Public Service Act and Public Service
regulations as well as registry duties, practices and the ability to capture data,
and operate computer. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative
framework governing the Public Service, storage and retrieval procedures in
terms of the working environment and understanding of the work in registry.
Good communication (verbal and written), planning and organization, and
computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work under pressure and in a
team. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Supervision of personnel. Monitoring that there are sufficient resources to
effectively smooth operations and ordering supplies in the unit when
necessary. Monitoring and assessing employee performance in accordance
with the departmental PMDS system and tool. Evaluate the personnel and
recommend capacity-enhancing initiatives where applicable and submit half
yearly review timeously. Coordinate, administer, undertake the more complex
implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices.
Provide general administrative support, enquiries, and efficient resource
management. Coordinate the implementation conditions of service and service
benefits (Leave, PILIR hosing, Medical, Injury on duty, long service recognition,
overtime, relocation termination of service, pension, allowances, etc).
Coordinate performance management. Liaise with PMDS unit regarding
policies and procedures. Remind employees about the submission of PMDS
agreements and reviews. Administer skills development, circulate training and
development policies and procedures. Manage risk and audit queries. Ensure
that all human resource processes and procedures are executed according to
departmental policies and procedures on human resource management.
Handle audit queries.

ENQUIRIES : M. D Leseyane Tel No: (012) 356 5640

POST 21/129 : SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER REF NO: NDOH 46/2026

Directorate: Employment Relations and Workplace Support
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 6 qualification with 360 credits in Social
Work/Psychology. Current professional registration with the South African
Council for Social Service. At least two (2) years’ functional experience in
Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge of Employee Health
Wellness programmes, DPSA EHW Strategic framework, health and
behavioural risks in the workplace, programme implementation, monitoring and
evaluation as well as counselling and trauma debriefing. Good communication
(verbal and written), problem solving, planning and organizing, motivational,
report writing, presentation and facilitation, negotiation and computer skills (MS
Office package). Ability to work under pressure and in a team as well as able
to travel when required. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Implementation of wellness management programme. Implementation of
healthy lifestyles promotion (supporting sports codes, nutrition, fitness
programme). Provide proactive information (financial wellness, resilience
workshops and preparation for retirement). Marketing of EHW services.
Coordinate and implement communicable and non-communicable
programmes. Assist with chronic illness in the workplace (HIV/AIDS, TB, etc.).
Implement education and awareness session on HIV, TB and STI. Assist with
the facilitation of commemorating World AIDS Day. Implement health and
productivity management programme. Provide support in the facilitation of
Substance abuse awareness and Health awareness. Coordinate blood
donation services and wellness clinics or health screening. Provide logistics
support for any Health and Wellness events. Implementation of employee
health and wellness policies and administration. Assist with the implementation
of wellness and health and productivity management policy awareness.
Organise courtesy policy awareness in all the departments.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MS Mahlatjie Tel No: (012) 395 8414

POST 21/128 : SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER REF NO: NDOH 50/2026

Directorate: Human Resource Administration
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6)
qualification in Human Resource Management / Public Management or Public
Administration. NQF 7 degree in HRM will be an advantage. At least three (3)
years’ experience in HR Recruitment and Selection. Knowledge of recruitment
and selection prescripts and legislation, Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relation Act as well as
understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service and
Human Resources function wholistically. Good communication (verbal and
written), problem solving, planning and organizing, interpersonal relations,
presentation and facilitation, people management, customer focus, negotiation
and conflict resolution and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work
under pressure and in a team as well as able to travel when required. A valid
driver’s license.

DUTIES : Render and administer recruitment and selection process. Ensure adherence
and compliance to the Recruitment and Selection policy and prescripts. Quality
assures draft advertisements and ensures processing within one working day.
Engage with line managers within 5 working days of allocation of a post to
confirm recruitment plans. Quality assurance of recruitment processes.
Supervise the preparation and coordination of all recruitment logistics and
documentation, i.e. advertisement. Quality check shortlisting process and
applications against policy. Ensure proper completion and filing of all
recruitment and selection forms. Develop/review human resource policies and
plan. Provide inputs on the development, review implementation and
monitoring of HR policies, procedure manuals, strategies and plan. Provide
effective interpretation of relevant legislation, policies, and directives. Render
HR advisory and reporting services. Provide advice and guidance to
management and staff on recruitment, selection and HR policy matters. Draft
written responses to line functionaries on functional areas on the
implementation of recruitment and selection processes and practices. Manage
resources, risk and audit queries. Ensure the submission of verification
documents for recommended candidates within three working days. Ensure
compliance with requirements for qualification verification, security screening,
and competency assessments. Promote a culture of accountability, service
excellence, and continuous improvement and teamwork.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P Mathebula Tel No: (012) 395 9616

POST 21/127 : ICT GOVERNANCE RISK & COMPLIANCE ANALYST REF NO: NDOH 45/2026 (X2 POSTS)

Directorate: Information Communication Technology
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 6 in Information Technology/Computer
Science qualification as recognized by SAQA. A degree (NQF 7) in
ICT/Computer Sciences will be an advantage. COBIT 5-foundation
certification. At least two (2) years’ experience in a GRC-related role, such as
risk management, compliance, and or internal audit. Experience in working with
various stakeholders across government agencies to gather information and
provide guidance on ICT GRC matters. Knowledge of ICT Governance, risk,
security, compliance and continuity methodologies and practices. Knowledge
of IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL) and their application in a GRC
context. Familiarity with ICT GRC tools and platforms (e.g. RSA Archer,
MetricStream. OpenPG). Good communication (verbal and written), analytical,
collaboration, and adaptability skills. Ability to work under pressure and in a
team as well as able to travel when required. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Assist in developing and implementing GRC policies, procedures, and
frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Identify and
assess risks associated with ICT operations and develop strategies to mitigate
or manage those risks. Provide support on governance, risk and control tools
implementation and workflows. Manage customer relations. Ensure effective
implementation of GRC initiatives in ICT. Conduct ICT governance risk
compliances and continuity research. Analyse and interpret data from various
sources to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues that may impact the
organisation’s risk profile. Provide assistance with research, idea management
and innovation management. Be part of permanent in-house programme team,
providing organisational learning, improved capability, resilience and value for
money. Monitor and report continuity on ICT governance, risk and compliance.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and other visualisations to
communicate ICT GRC metrics and performance indicators to senior
management and other stakeholders. Identify and correct weaknesses. Handle
risks and audit queries. Identify, mitigate and manage ICT risks. Tracing
resolution of ICT audit findings. Establish contingency plans with backup
resources and accommodation for prospective automated business processes.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mabuza Tel No: (012) 395 8647

POST 21/126 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ICT SUPPORT REF NO: NDOH 44/2026

Directorate: Information Communication Technology
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Information
Technology/Computer Sciences. ITIL certificate and ICT Governance and
Ethics will be an advantage. Certification in CAN, CNE, MCITP, A+, N+,
Networking+, Security+, Mobility+, CISA, CISM, CRISK, CGEIT as well as
Microsoft certifications like MOS, MSCA Desktop will be an added advantage.
At least three (3) years’ experience at a supervisory level in Information
Technology environment. Experience in supporting transversal applications
e.g. BAS, PERSAL, Logis, Safetyweb and Firewall as well as in ICT policy,
process, procedure and standard development, Microsoft environment, open
source and directory authentication systems and services. Knowledge of
procedure and process for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting
and repairing applicable software, hardware and peripherals such as printers
and related hardware. Monitoring the LAN’s and WAN’s. Knowledge of the OSI
model as well as Government Transversal Systems and Financial Systems.
Good communication (verbal and written), technical, interpersonal, problem
solving and organizing skills. Ability to work under pressure and in a team as
well as able to travel when required. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Manage, maintain, and ensure the availability of communication systems.
Provide ICT service support for the computer software and applications,
computer hardware, computer networks (Wide Area Network {WAN}, and Local
Area Networks {LAN}), Virtual Private Network {VPN}, Multi-Protocol Label
Switching {MPLS}). Management and support for the Transversal Systems
(Application software, connectivity, computer client software). Manage, monitor
and report on ICT service support and delivery. Ensure ICT service requests
and incidents are reported, addressed and resolved as per the service
standards. Ensure contractors deliver service correctly. Manage resources,
ICT risks and audit queries. Manage staff performance in line with PMDS,
including performance agreements and reviews. Establish contingency plans
with backup resources for ICT service support and delivery. Assistance in the
planning and research of ICT policy. Development, review, and documentation
of ICT policies, processes, procedures, and standards. Development and
implementation of network capacity management plans. Management and
maintenance of physical security systems. Develop strategy for Ndoh
Datacentre and physical environment controls as well as implement server
environment controls in alignment to audit requirements and governance
control and good practice. Manage customer relations. Liaise with users and
work groups on their needs, questions, requests and problems with regard to
network services. Investigate current computers and compare with new trends
and ensure current technology is capable.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A Mabuza Tel No: (012) 395 8647

POST 21/125 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PUBLIC HEALTH REF NO: NDOH 54/2026

(Five Year Contract)
Chief Directorate: Health Care Benefits and Provider Payment Design
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 : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) plus current registration with the
HPCSA as Medical Specialist. Grade 2: An appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist plus a minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as
a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
Grade 3: An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist plus a
minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after
registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Working experience with
health needs assessment. Comprehensive knowledge of patient registration
and personal health records. Knowledge of the National Health Insurance Plan
and understanding of the South African Health Care System. Knowledge and
understanding of National Health Insurance, Public Service Regulations,
Public Service Act and Public Finance Management Act. Good communication
(verbal and written), decision making, interpersonal, customer service,
planning, organizing, team management and computer skills (MS Office
package). A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Develop and maintain methodology for strategic and operational planning for
defining the composition of the Health Care Benefits, including health needs
assessment, risk assessments, monitoring and control of progress against
strategic objectives. Prepare technical reports, briefing notes, and
recommendations on Health Care Benefits planning and performance.
Contribute clinical inputs to the development and maintenance of policy and
procedures for clinical interventions, pharmaceuticals, and technologies,
including inputs on Health Technology Assessment (HTA), as a part of health
care benefits design. Provide specialist clinical inputs into the development,
review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
relating to Health Care Benefits design. Develop and maintain policy and
procedures on referral and portability of access to services and define referral
guidelines for planned NHI pathways. Define, review, and update referral
guidelines and clinical pathways across levels of care to ensure coordinated
and integrated service delivery. Develop and maintain the annual plan of needs
for procurement of the Health Care Benefits. Provide clinical and technical
inputs into procurement planning for health care services, pharmaceuticals,
medical devices, and technologies. Contribute to the preparation of information
for publication for citizens on the list of Health Care Benefits for Users and
Referral Guidelines. Ensure that published information is evidence-based,
clinically accurate, and aligned with approved policies and procedures.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Moremi Nkosi Tel No: (012) 395 8173

We wish you all the best with your applications