POST 23/64 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HCT PROVINCIAL SUPPORT REF NO: NDOH 66/2025
Directorate: HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategies
SALARY : R468,459 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Health Science as recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience at a supervisory level in HIV and AIDS and STIs environment. Knowledge of HIV & AIDS and HCT field, policy development, government rules and regulations. Knowledge of project management, data management and monitoring of health programmes, public
health and biostatistics. Good communication (verbal and written), leadership, planning, organizing, problem solving, coordination and computer skills (MS Office package. Ability to handle pressure and perform multiple tasks.

DUTIES : Support the review, development and finalization of business plans. Support provinces in relation to HCT reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Coordinate monthly meetings with provinces. Support provinces in the management of HCT data. Coordinate and support provinces in trainings for HCT. Maintain and manage database of all operational HCT service points. Monitor the implementation of the business plans according to the conditional grants. Conduct quarterly conditional grant reviews.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs G Shabangu Tel No: (012) 395 9151/9200

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
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 : 21 July 2025
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). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.