Deputy Director-Administration & Support at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Administration (NQF 6 or 7) with 10 years’ experience in Administration and support services, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level. A valid driver’s licence.
• Communication skills; Management skills; People skills; Conflict resolution skills; Reporting skills; Negotiation skills; Planning and organising skills; Project management skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Problem solving skills; Operational planning; ability to work under pressure and being self-motivated; Ability to work in a diverse team; Ability to adapt to change;
• Ability to liaise with business partners; and Ability to perform multiple tasks and work overtime where necessary. Computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel). Hospital management skills and experience would be an added advantage. Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PAIA, PAJA, OHS Act, POPI Act, Disaster Management Act, Foodstuff Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, Labour Relations Act, Treasury Regulations, Records Management Act, RICA Act, Mortuary guidelines, Linen Management Act, Loss and Risk Management. Knowledge of the public service systems and procedures and other relevant legislations.
• Must be a driven and customer focused individual with excellent leadership, planning, organizing, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal relations and conflict management skills. Must have report writing, research, numerical and analytical, project management, presentation, decision making and management skills. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, ability to analyse and interpret financial information. Must have the ability to interpret and present policies and other prescripts.
• Excellent ability to facilitate and coordinate workshops and meetings. Ability to interact at strategic level and implement turnaround strategies. Be service delivery orientated.

Duties :

• Manage and supervise hospital administration and support services divisions. Responsible for Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of hospital services, HIEM, Administration, Food Service Management, Record Management, Facility Management, Security Management, Linen Management, Cleaning Department and Information Technology.
• Implement benchmarking to ensure improved outputs. Implement, Manage, and monitor compliance with Service Level Agreements. Manage the budget and supervise human resource and ensure compliance with relevant prescripts and mandates of the department. Ensure that meetings take place. Develop and implement skills development and training for staff in the division.
• Liaise with internal clients and external stakeholders. Management of personnel performance contracting and performance management reviews.
• Develop and implement guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the division. Compilation and monitoring of Operational Plan, Risk register, Audit Action for management reporting and analysis.
• Management of infrastructure. Management and food services units. Ensure compliance with Ideal Hospital Framework. Represent the division in the hospital management meetings. Ensure implementation of Batho Pele principles in the division. Perform other related duties as delegated by the CEO. Must be able to positively interlink with all stakeholders including organised labour

Closing Date : 19-06-2026