Limpopo Office of the Premier: Head of Department – Health

Limpopo Office of the Premier invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Head of Department: Health to be based in Polokwane.

POSITION: HEAD OF DEPARTMEMT: HEALTH REF NO: OTP/42/24/01
(Five (5) years fixed term contract)
SALARY: R2 259 984 per annum (Level 16), (SMS Grade D). Non-pensionable Head of Department allowance: 10% of the payable inclusive remuneration package.
CENTRE: Polokwane – (Head Office)

REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF 8 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level. Post graduate qualification in Medical / Health Science / Financial Management / Business Management/ Administration will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence (with the exception of applicants with disabilities).

Core and Process Competencies
-Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer responsible for: Serve as the accounting officer of the department in line with the PFMA and establish strategic direction of the department to ensure alignment with its mandate. Provide strategic leadership and high level direction in the effective and efficient management and administration of the Department by giving direction toward the achievement of the Department ‘s vision, mission, strategy, goals and objectives. Align individual performance to the strategic business objectives as outlined in the Department ‘s balance scorecard. Formulate, implement and report on strategic framework in the area of functional responsibility. Manage and ensure proper utilization of resources responsibly, effectively, efficiently, economically and in a transparent manner, which inter
-alia include: Ensure the efficient and effective capacity and development of staff, Promotion of sound labour relations through management and maintenance of discipline, Efficient performance management system by ensuring the evaluation and monitoring of the performance of employees, thereby enhancing and maintaining employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, Proper use and care of state property and assets, Proper financial management spending and reporting, Ensure that budget spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives, Monitor and oversee memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review, Monitor Departmental revenue, Manage and oversee the development and support of an effective project plan and ensure proper funding or resourcing of such. Ensure implementation of overall, integrated, client oriented, high quality, performance and value driven, efficient and effective health programs/ services in the province.

Facilitate and support planning and implementation of projects and programmes, Implement appropriate systems for achievement of the Departmental policy objectives and priorities of the Department are delivered, Drive and facilitate on-going transformation process of the Department, Oversee the development of Operational Plans and ensure that the Department fulfils its government mandates, which is: Lead and ensure the development and management of a responsible Provincial Health services, Promote the quality of public health of the people of the province through the provision of : -Tertiary, Specialised and Health Care support Services, District Health Services, Oversee the management of infrastructure development and technical support, Ensure the sustainable utilization of resources through Financial Management and Corporate Services, Explore, develop and implement new ways of service delivery that will contribute to the improvement of the health status of the community, Ensure proper co -ordination of projects and programs, Manage the performance and service delivery of the Department, Facilitate and drive transformation and restructuring processes in the Department, Manage the analysis, development and implementation of national and provincial legislation, policies and other statutory directives/ obligations. Oversee, enforce and ensure the development, adherence, compliance and implementation of Provincial and National Legislation, regulations and policies such as PFMA, PGDS.

Ensure compliance to PSR, collective agreements and other statutory obligations and exercise delegated powers in line with PSR. Implement appropriate systems, for achievement of the Departmental policy objectives and priorities. Ensure an overall system and process for strategic planning, monitoring and review of delivery against objectives for the department ‘s health service delivery plan. Ensure the effective implementation of Government policies in the areas of the Public Service as well as National & Provincial legislation relevant to the Department, Initiate programs and other processes to give effect to Government policy, Provide reports and account for departmental performance in accordance with the country’s statutory requirements. Render administrative and technical advisory support to the executive authority.

Render support and advise to the MEC on the core mandates of the Department. Assist with the development of appropriate policies, guidelines and advise the MEC in this regard. Ensure that the MEC is supported with advice, research, planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of services for the achievement of the Department’s strategic objectives. Provide the MEC with sufficient and necessary information to enable the MEC to execute her/his responsibilities and make informed decisions.

Execute special projects as assigned by the MEC. Promote inter and intra-government relations, participate and represent the department in various fora. Interface between the department and its external environment on the one hand and with parliamentary and legislature committee on the other, Ensure and maintain good relations within the department and all stakeholders, Liaise and coordinate with governmental, non-governmental institutions and other structures and organizations, Manage key stakeholders’ relationship related to the delivery of service, Develop relationship across diverse groups of stakeholders.

Provide strategic direction to ensure efficient, effective and developmental support-oriented system in the following: Provide strategic leadership and high-level direction in the effective and efficient management and administration of the Department by giving direction toward the achievement of the Department’s vision, mission, strategy, goals and objectives. Manage and ensure that resources are utilized effectively, efficiently, economically and in a transparent manner. Manage the provision of integrated developmental social services to the poor and the vulnerable in partnership with civil society organisations through: Care and support to Older Persons, People with disabilities in residential facilities and accessing protective workshops, Institutional HIV and AIDS services provided, Individuals benefiting from Social relief of distress program, Provide comprehensive child and family care and support services to communities in partnership with stakeholders and civil society organizations in rendering the following.: Care and Services to Families, Child Care and Protection, ECD and Partial Care. render administrative and technical advisory support to the Executing Authority. Promote inter and intra-government relations and represent the department in various fora.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Moipone Mathole Tel No: (015) 287 6360 or Mr. Junior Maboya Tel No: (015) 287 6290

APPLICATIONS: Applications, quoting relevant reference and name of Department, should be forwarded as follows: Chief Director: Strategic HR, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X9483, Polokwane, 0600 or Hand delivered to the Office of the Premier, No. 40 Hans Van Rensburg Street, Mowaneng Building, Office No. A013, General Records (Registry), Ground Floor.

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

FOR ATTENTION: Mr. Junior Maboya / Ms. Moipone Mathole

CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2024

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, (updated version that come into effect on 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.labour.gov.za / www.gov.za/documents and must only be accompanies by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification(s) and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from The Office to attend an interview, such as qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The successful candidate will
be subjected to a security clearance.

The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a performance agreement with the Executive Authority and sign a five (5) year contract of employment upon assumption of duty with the Premier. The candidates will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts. The Department (s) reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s).

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