ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NATIONAL TERTIARY SERVICES GRANT – R424 104 per annum

REF NO: NDOH 53/2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

NOTE : 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).
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.

Directorate: National Tertiary Services Grant

SALARY : R424 104 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and a three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) in
Financial Management/Accounting. At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in
the management of public sector conditional grants at a Senior Administration
Officer or equivalent level. Knowledge and proven experience of the District Health
Information System (DHIS). Extensive knowledge and experience of the
management of Business Plans, Service Level Agreements, annual reports and
quarterly reports. Knowledge of the Division of Revenue Act (DORA). Good
communication (verbal and written), and computer skills (MS Office Packages).
Ability to work under pressure and independently as well as part of the team.
Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel occasionally. A valid driver’s
license.

DUTIES : Undertaking support visits to Provinces and NTSG funded facilities. Ensure service
specifications, by visiting and verifying the existence of funded services as per the
Service Level Agreement (SLA). Compile and evaluate annual, quarterly and
discrepancy reports. Quality assure all reports before submitting to National
Treasury. Facilitate the submission of financial and non-financial data submitted by
provinces, according to the correct economic classification and agreed upon items
in the business plans. Monitor and analyse expenditure of the NTSG Business
Plans, Developmental Plans and Modernization of Tertiary Services Plans. Allocate
the NTSG budget based on the business plans, according to the with numbers of
specialists and numbers of beds at facilities. Ensuring approval of Service Level Agreements, Business Plans, Developmental Plans and the Modernization of
Tertiary Services. Ensure the annual updating, preparation and submission of the
SLA’s to provinces. Responding to internal audit and Auditor-General on Request
for Information’s (RFIs).

ENQUIRIES : Ms B Maclou Tel No: (012) 395 8235