CIRCULAR 31 : CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REFFERENCE NO: ECHEALTH/CEO/NMAH/ES/11/08/2026/7
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior
Management Services
CENTRE : OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
National Senior Certificate, a qualification in a clinical field (NQF level 8) as
recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years’ experience at Senior
Management level in the Health Sector. Registration with the relevant
Professional Council. Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate
(Nyukela) required prior to appointment. Knowledge of relevant such as
National Health Act, (PFMA), Public Service Act and related regulations and
policies.
Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and
Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People
Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge
Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Communication, Client
Orientation and Customer focus. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES :
To plan, direct coordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of
clinical and administration support services through working the key executive
management team at the hospital within the legal regulatory framework. To
present the Hospital Authoritatively at provincial and public forums. To provide
Strategic leadership to improve operational effectively within the health
establishment to improve health outcomes.
Strategic Planning:
Prepare a strategic Plan for the Hospital to ensure it is in Line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plan.
Finance Management:
Maximize revenue through Collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that Hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant
guidelines. Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in
place to enable prudent management of financial resources. Planning of
financial resources mobilization. Monitoring and evaluation and Asset and Risk
management.
Finance management:
Maximize revenue through Collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that Hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant guidelines. Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources. Planning of financial resources mobilization. Monitoringand evaluation, and Asset and Risk Management.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr K Matshotyana Tel No: (040) 608 1272 or e-Recruitment Enquiries:
RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
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NOTE :
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective
from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83
immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application
but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
NB:
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who
submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for
an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview
day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and
do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and
qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the
Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of
Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit
Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall ndertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 Assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. SMS pre-entry
certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has
already been appointed.
Enquiries: Ms. S Ndlabhu Tel no: 040 608 1272
eRecruitment Enquiries: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 31 September 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
POST 31/105 : CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REF NO: ECHEALTH/CEO/STEH/ES/01/08/2026
SALARY : R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior
Management Services
CENTRE : OR Tambo District, St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
National Senior Certificate, an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as
recognized by SAQA in the clinical field coupled with five (5) years’ experience
in middle/senior managerial level. Registration with the relevant Professional
Council. Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Mental
Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act and
related regulations and policies. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public
Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of
Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment.
Competencies:
Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management,
Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and
Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation and Customer Focus. A valid
driver’s licence.
DUTIES :
To plan, direct coordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of
clinical and administration support services through working the key executive
management team at the hospital within the legal regulatory framework. To
present the Hospital Authoritatively at provincial and public forums. To provide
Strategic leadership to improve operational effectively within the health
establishment to improve health outcomes.
Strategic Planning:
Prepare a strategic Plan for the Hospital to ensure it is in Line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plan.
Finance Management:
Maximize revenue through Collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that Hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant
guidelines. Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in
place to enable prudent management of financial resources. Planning of
financial resources mobilization. Monitoring and evaluation and Asset and Risk
management.
Finance management:
Maximize revenue through Collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that Hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant guidelines. Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources. Planning of financial resources mobilization. Monitoring and evaluation, and Asset and Risk Management.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr K Matshotyana Tel No: (040) 608 1272 or e-Recruitment Enquiries:
RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
NOTE :
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective
from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83
immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application
but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
NB:
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who
submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for
an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview
day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and
do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and
qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the
Recruitment team.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) onths after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
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 Assessment. Successful candidates will
also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable,
candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the
mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior
appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24
months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action
Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable
representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting
Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all
racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/
withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department
will be well served.
Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms. S Ndlabhu Tel No: (040) 608 1272
e-Recruitment Enquiries: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 31 September 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
POST 31/106 : CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REF NO: ECHEALTH/CEO/CMH/ES/02/08/2026
SALARY : R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package), The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior
Management Services
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Cecilia Makiwane Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS :
National Senior Certificate, an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as
recognized by SAQA in the clinical field coupled with five (5) years’ experience
in middle/senior managerial level. Registration with the relevant Professional
Council. Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Mental
Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act and
related regulations and policies. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public
Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of
Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment.
Competencies:
Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management,
Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and
Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation and Customer Focus. A valid
driver’s licence.
DUTIES :
To plan, direct coordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of
clinical and administration support services through working the key executive
management team at the hospital within the legal regulatory framework. To
present the Hospital Authoritatively at provincial and public forums. To provide
Strategic leadership to improve operational effectively within the health
establishment to improve health outcomes.
Strategic Planning:
Prepare a strategic Plan for the Hospital to ensure it is in Line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plan.
Finance Management:
Maximise revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that the hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant
guidelines. Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in
place to enable prudent management of financial resources. Planning of
financial resources mobilisation. Monitoring and evaluation and Asset and Risk
management.
Finance management:
Maximise revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that the hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant guidelines. Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources. Planning of financial resources mobilization. Monitoring and evaluation, and Asset and Risk Management.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr K Matshotyana Tel No: (040) 608 1272
e-Recruitment Enquiries: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
NOTE :
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective
from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83
immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application
but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
NB:
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who
submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for
an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview
day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and
do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and
qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the
Recruitment team.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity.
SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior
appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24
months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action
Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable
representation across race and gender.
The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms. S Ndlabhu Tel No: (040) 608 1272 or e-Recruitment Enquiries:
RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 31 September 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.