POST 06/16 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION REF NO: NDOH 20/2026
Chief Directorate: Communication and Stakeholder Management
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 Office Administration/ Office Management/Public Management/Public Administration/ Business Management/ Business Administration or related Administration qualification as recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience in office administration and financial management at a supervisory level (Salary 8). Experience in communication environment will be an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Sound understanding of financial policies as guided by Treasury Regulations. Good communication (verbal and written), strategic capability and leadership, project management and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to co-ordinate with other units of the Department. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the Chief Directorate. Plan, organise and control administrative activities pertaining to the Chief Directorate. Manage the flow of documents within the Chief Directorate. Ensure efficient flow of information between the Chief Directorate and the entire department. Administer the finances of the Chief Directorate. Co-ordinate procurement activities and assist with MTEF submissions. Provide secretariat support to the Chief Directorate. Ensure proper co-ordination of meetings and ensure timeous submission of minutes and agenda. Management of human and physical resources. Ensure proper control of leave records, asset register, procurement
of assets/equipment etc.
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Mohale Tel No: (012) 395 8180

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 recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 09 March 2026
NOTE : All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).