Department of Health – Career Opportunity: Deputy Director: Strategic Planning (Ref No: NDOH 82/2025)

Salary Package

Centre

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualification

• A Grade 12 Certificate plus a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in one of the following fields:
• • Strategic Management
  • Business Administration
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business Management
    (Qualification must be recognised by SAQA.)

Experience

• At least three (3) years of functional experience in a strategy and planning environment at an Assistant Director level or equivalent.
• Proven experience in the development, monitoring, and reporting of project, sub-programme, or programme-level performance indicators.

Knowledge and Competencies

Legislation and Frameworks

• The National Health Act and the National Health System.
• The Health Information System and its relevance to strategic planning.
• Regulatory and compliance requirements impacting planning within the health sector.
• Government-wide planning, performance monitoring, and budgeting processes.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership, organisational, and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in analytical, project management, and problem-solving techniques.
• Effective risk management and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A valid driver’s licence is essential for operational mobility.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Health Planning

• Manage, facilitate, and coordinate the development of the National Department of Health’s Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans (APPs).
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the development of performance frameworks that align with government and sector priorities.

Technical and Sectoral Support

• Offer technical support to Provincial Departments of Health to assist in the creation of their own Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans, and District Health Plans.
• Ensure alignment between national, provincial, and district health strategies for a unified approach to service delivery.

Framework and Tool Development

• Design and implement tools, templates, and frameworks to support effective strategic and performance planning.
• Facilitate integrated planning across the national health sector to promote synergy and operational coherence.

Service Delivery Improvement

• Lead the development of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP) for the National Department of Health.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the SDIP reflects institutional priorities and performance standards.

• Support the integration of budgeting, planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Contribute to the Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) through the identification of high-impact performance indicators.
• Ensure that planning and reporting frameworks reflect the Department’s goals, outcomes, and deliverables.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop innovative strategies and operational plans that advance the Directorate’s objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Employment Equity Commitment

How to Apply

Closing Date

Important Notes for Applicants

• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (available from any Public Service Department or online at www.gov.za).
• The Z83 form must be fully completed and accompanied by a detailed CV.
• No copies of qualifications are required at this stage — shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents later.
• Applications should be submitted as one PDF document (if emailed).
• If you don’t hear back within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The successful candidate will undergo personnel suitability checks, including security clearance, qualification verification, and reference checks.

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