POST 06/15 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION – HEALTH FINANCING AND NHI REF NO: NDOH 8/2026
Directorate: Health Financing and NHI
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, plus competitive benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Office Administration / Office Management / Public Management/Administration or Business Management/Administration. At least three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor on (salary level 7/8) in Office Administration and Financial Management environment. Understanding the application of Government and Departmental policies, understanding financial policies as guided by Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of applicable protocols, Public Services Regulations
as well as Public Service Act. Good communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing, interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and decision making, presentation and facilitation, liaison and coordination, project management, budgeting and financial management and computer (Microsoft package) skills. Ability to work under pressure, independently and with a team. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the chief directorate. Plan, organise and control administrative activities. Consolidate quarterly reports for submission to branch coordinators. Manage the flow of documents. Ensure all documents are logged on according to the electronic document management system, ensure that deadlines on submission are adhered to Parliamentary matters. Administer the finances of the chief directorate. Co-ordinate procurement activities, assist with MTEF submissions and involve in the planning of the budget. Provide secretariat support to the cluster. Ensure proper co-ordination of meetings, timeous submission of minutes and agenda. Management of human and physical resources. Coordinate the procurement activities, consolidate HR reports and ensure proper control of leave, asset register and procurement of assets/equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Munsamy Tel No: (012) 395 8139

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).