POST 04/93 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WOMEN’S HEALTH REF NO: NDOH 5/2026
Chief Directorate: Women’s Health and Reproductive Health
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, plus competitive benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council. At least three (3) years’ experience in Women’s Health or Sexual and Reproductive Health, and working in the field of reproductive health cancers and/or managing women’s health programmes at sub-district, district or provincial level. In-depth knowledge of Women’s Health policies, guidance and services at national, provincial and district levels, knowledge of policy analysis and development, legislation in health as well as financial and project management. Good communication (verbal and written), strategic capability, planning and organizing, teamwork and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Coordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of the National Cervical policies, guidelines and SOPs at provincial and district levels. Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Strategic Framework for Cervical Cancer Elimination in South Africa. Coordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of the Breast Cancer policies, guidelines and SOPs at provincial and district levels. Conduct capacity building on reproductive cancers in provinces. Create community awareness on reproductive health cancers. Perform any other duties that support sexual and reproductive health and rights.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Ngake Tel No: (012) 395 8382

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 : 23 February 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).