Job Vacancies at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Human Resource Management as recognised by SAQA.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle management level in Human Resources, PERSAL system, or relevant HR Personnel System as well as employee conditions of service.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework relating to HR, remuneration and benefits, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Budgeting, and Financial Management.
• Knowledge of White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, as well as Batho Pele Principles.
• Good problem solving and decision making
• Strategic planning
• Leadership
• Project management
• People and change management
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Organisation
• Policy development and implementation
• Financial management
• Sound analytical, research, planning, and presentation
• Interpersonal skills
• Good coordination and stakeholder liaison
• Human resource and performance management
• Learning development skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• A valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel frequently as required
• SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization

DUTIES:

• Effectively manage the development and alignment of the organisational structure, establishment, and job evaluation function.
• Ensure that the department has an approved organisational structure.
• Manage and oversee the administration of the PERSAL system regarding staff establishment.
• Manage effective and efficient recruitment, selection, appointment, and HR policy planning.
• Ensure the provision of human resource practice and compliance with the regulatory framework in respect of management of service benefits and conditions.
• Manage leave, long service recognition, retirement, and PILLIR.
• Manage the processing of transactions on service benefits and conditions as well as service termination and service benefits.
• Manage directorate personnel, finance, and audit queries.
• Develop the operational plan of the directorate.
• Ensure quarterly/annual performance review plans.
• Allocate resources and ensure the development of employees.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A NQF 7 qualification in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Speech Therapy/Audiology/Medical Orthotics/Prosthetics and registration with HPCSA.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at the level of Assistant Director or equivalent level within a health sciences environment.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, Public Service Act 1994, National Health Act 61 of 2003, Mental Health Act 17 of 2002, and Equity Act 4 of 2000.
• Knowledge of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Knowledge of Framework and Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation in SA and UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Conflict management
• Project management
• Computer skills (MS Office package)
• A valid driver’s license

DUTIES:

• Develop and update policies, strategies, guidelines, and protocols relating to the promotion, prevention, and treatment regarding the care of older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation, and support their implementation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on services for older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation to promote inclusive policies and practices and combat all forms of discrimination.
• Facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of programmes pertaining to older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation at all levels of service delivery.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to provinces, districts, health care facilities, and community-based health programmes.
• Facilitate increased access to health services pertaining to older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation.
• Assist in creating awareness about these programmes amongst health workers and the public.
• Contribute to improved quality of these services through the use of technology, innovative solutions, and promoting research.
• Strengthen all services related to the mentioned programmes in the public sector.
• Provide supervision to relevant Assistant Directors and perform administrative and planning tasks within the directorate.