The National Department of Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies based in Pretoria and Johannesburg. These posts are suitable for candidates with experience in health management, public health, ICT support, ICT governance, human resources, wellness, registry services, claims administration and office administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Health |
| Closing Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria and Johannesburg |
| Application Method | Post, hand delivery or email |
| Required Form | New Z83 form and CV |
| Email Applications | vacancies@Health.gov.za |
| Attention | Ms M Shitiba |
Director: Forensic Pathology Services Ref No: NDOH 55/2026
Chief Directorate: Violence Trauma and Emergency Medical Services
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an NQF Level 7 qualification in Health Science, preferably MBCHB or Nursing.
An NQF Level 8 qualification in Health Science, MPH, Forensic Pathology or Clinical Forensic Pathology will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior management level in health management and forensic or clinical forensic medical services.
A valid driver’s licence and SMS Pre-entry Certificate are required for appointment finalisation.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and coordinate forensic pathology services and other clinical streams.
Duties include developing policy documents, guidelines, standards and inspection tools, developing datasets and policies for forensic pathology services, coordinating clinical forensic pathology services, gender-based violence and femicide-related work, supporting ministerial committees and technical working groups, monitoring hospital licensing and coordinating referral pathways.
Enquiries
Dr R Ncha
Tel: 012 395 8257
Director: Provider Payment Mechanism and Rates Ref No: NDOH 52/2026
Contract: Five-year contract
Chief Directorate: Health Care Benefits and Provider Payment Design
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, Health Economics or Actuarial Sciences.
A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in a relevant field will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior management level in health economics or accounting within the health sector.
Experience in quantitative analysis, health economic modelling, Excel, VBA, benefit design, provider payment and National Health Insurance is required.
A valid driver’s licence and SMS Pre-entry Certificate are required for appointment finalisation.
Duties
The successful candidate will review health facility data collection, reporting processes and fund flows.
Duties include identifying changes needed to move from input-based payment to prospective payment, developing provider payment mechanisms, determining payment methods such as capitation and DRG, defining costing methodology, developing costing manuals and preparing public information on prices of services, medicines and consumables covered by the NHI Fund.
Enquiries
Mr Moremi Nkosi
Tel: 012 395 8173
Director: Health Care Benefits Design Ref No: NDOH 53/2026
Contract: Five-year contract
Chief Directorate: Health Care Benefits and Provider Payment Design
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Health, Economics or Actuarial Sciences.
A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in Health Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Implementation Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related quantitative social science field will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior management level in health care benefits design.
Expert knowledge of Excel and VBA is required. Knowledge of health needs assessments, health technology assessment, National Health Insurance, coding systems and medical terminology is also required.
A valid driver’s licence and SMS Pre-entry Certificate are required for appointment finalisation.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop methodologies for strategic and operational planning for Health Care Benefits design.
Duties include facilitating health needs assessments, developing risk assessment frameworks, defining evidence-based health service packages, linking referral and portability of access to benefits design, facilitating Health Technology Assessment considerations and preparing public information on Health Care Benefits.
Enquiries
Mr Moremi Nkosi
Tel: 012 395 8173
Director: Communicable Diseases Control Ref No: NDOH 51/2026
Directorate: Communicable Diseases Control
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an NQF Level 7 qualification in Health Sciences.
An NQF Level 8 qualification in Health Science will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior management level in a health management field.
Knowledge of the Health Act, PFMA, human resources and procurement policies, health promotion, social determinants of health, communicable disease control, policy development and national health strategies is required.
A valid driver’s licence and SMS Pre-entry Certificate are required for appointment finalisation.
Duties
The successful candidate will strengthen epidemic preparedness and response in line with International Health Regulations.
Duties include coordinating IHR and National Action Plan meetings, monitoring communicable disease control programmes, strengthening epidemic preparedness systems, supporting resource mobilisation, developing policies and guidelines, coordinating epidemiology and surveillance, strengthening partnerships and managing risks and audit queries.
Enquiries
Ms A Cele
Tel: 012 395 8521
Medical Specialist: Public Health Ref No: NDOH 54/2026
Contract: Five-year contract
Chief Directorate: Health Care Benefits and Provider Payment Design
Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 – R1 479 723 per annum; Grade 2: R1 592 274 – R1 688 553 per annum; Grade 3: R1 844 151 – R2 301 186 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist.
Grade 2 requires at least five years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Specialist.
Grade 3 requires at least ten years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Specialist.
Applicants must have working experience with health needs assessment, knowledge of patient registration, personal health records, National Health Insurance and the South African health care system.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop and maintain methodologies for Health Care Benefits planning, including health needs assessment, risk assessments and monitoring against strategic objectives.
Duties include preparing technical reports, providing clinical inputs on health care benefits design, contributing to Health Technology Assessment work, developing referral and portability policies, defining clinical pathways, supporting procurement planning and preparing public information on health care benefits and referral guidelines.
Enquiries
Mr Moremi Nkosi
Tel: 012 395 8173
Assistant Director: ICT Support Ref No: NDOH 44/2026
Directorate: Information Communication Technology
Salary: R487 197 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Information Technology or Computer Sciences.
An ITIL certificate, ICT governance and ethics certification, and relevant ICT certifications such as A+, N+, Security+, CISA, CISM, CRISK, CGEIT or Microsoft certifications will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience at supervisory level in an ICT environment.
Experience in supporting BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, SafetyWeb, firewall systems, ICT policy development, Microsoft environments, open source systems and directory authentication services is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and maintain communication systems and ICT service support.
Duties include supporting software, hardware, networks, VPN, MPLS, transversal systems, ICT service requests and incidents, contractors, ICT risks, audit queries, staff performance, ICT policies, network capacity plans, physical security systems, datacentre controls and customer relations.
Enquiries
Mr A Mabuza
Tel: 012 395 8647
ICT Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst Ref No: NDOH 45/2026
Posts: 2
Directorate: Information Communication Technology
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science.
An NQF Level 7 degree in ICT or Computer Sciences will be an advantage.
COBIT 5 Foundation certification is required.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in a governance, risk and compliance-related role, such as risk management, compliance or internal audit.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist in developing and implementing ICT governance, risk and compliance policies, procedures and frameworks.
Duties include identifying ICT risks, supporting governance tools, conducting research, analysing ICT GRC data, preparing reports and dashboards, tracking audit findings, establishing contingency plans and supporting automated business processes.
Enquiries
Mr A Mabuza
Tel: 012 395 8647
Senior Human Resource Practitioner Ref No: NDOH 50/2026
Directorate: Human Resource Administration
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits in Human Resource Management, Public Management or Public Administration.
An NQF Level 7 degree in Human Resource Management will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in HR recruitment and selection.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will render and administer recruitment and selection processes.
Duties include ensuring compliance with recruitment policy, quality assuring adverts, engaging line managers on recruitment plans, coordinating recruitment logistics, checking shortlisting processes, filing recruitment documents, contributing to HR policy development, providing HR advisory services and managing verification, risk and audit queries.
Enquiries
Ms P Mathebula
Tel: 012 395 9616
Senior Health and Wellness Practitioner Ref No: NDOH 46/2026
Directorate: Employment Relations and Workplace Support
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits in Social Work or Psychology.
Current professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service is required.
Applicants must have at least two years’ functional experience in an Employee Health and Wellness environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement wellness management programmes.
Duties include promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting sports and fitness programmes, coordinating financial wellness and retirement preparation sessions, marketing EHW services, implementing communicable and non-communicable disease programmes, supporting HIV, TB and STI awareness, coordinating blood donation services and wellness clinics, and supporting wellness policy implementation.
Enquiries
Mr MS Mahlatjie
Tel: 012 395 8414
Human Resource Clerk: Supervisor Ref No: NDOH 48/2026
Directorate: MBOD
Salary: R338 106 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Johannesburg
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12.
A National Diploma at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits in Human Resource Management will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in an HR environment.
Knowledge of HR policies, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, registry duties, data capturing and records management is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise personnel and support HR administration functions.
Duties include monitoring resources, assessing employee performance, coordinating conditions of service and benefits, supporting performance management, circulating training and development policies, managing risks and audit queries, and ensuring HR processes are implemented according to departmental policies.
Enquiries
M D Leseyane
Tel: 012 356 5640
Registry Clerk: Supervisor Ref No: NDOH 47/2026
Directorate: MBOD
Salary: R338 106 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Johannesburg
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
A records management certificate or related compensation legislation certificate will be an advantage.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in archiving.
Knowledge of registry duties, data capturing, computer operation, public service legislation, storage and retrieval procedures, and ODMWA is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise registry counter services and correspondence management.
Duties include handling enquiries, attending to clients, receiving and registering hand-delivered mail and files, supervising incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining filing and records management, opening and closing files, tracing and retrieving documents, operating registry machines and processing documents for archiving or disposal.
Enquiries
Ms D Leseyane
Tel: 011 356 5640
Administration Clerk Production Ref No: NDOH 49/2026
Posts: 2
Directorate: CCOD
Salary: R237 453 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Centre: Johannesburg
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 at NQF Level 4.
Experience in office administration will be an advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of administrative duties, computer operation, Batho Pele principles, ODMWA or related compensation legislation, and the public service legislative framework.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidates will provide general enquiry support for claims management.
Duties include attending to clients through the helpdesk, handling telephonic and other enquiries, receiving and uploading documents on the claims management system, liaising with external stakeholders on claim payment enquiries, checking information on e-Tracker and the Mine Workers Benefit system, monitoring compensation applications and helping prevent fraudulent applications.
Enquiries
Ms M Baholo
Tel: 011 356 5663
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV only.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Health official website.
Applications may be posted to:
The Director-General
National Department of Health
Private Bag X399
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivered applications may be submitted at:
Reception, Brown Application Box
Dr AB Xuma Building
1112 Voortrekker Road
Pretoria Townlands 351-JR
Pretoria
Email applications must be sent to:
Applicants must quote the correct reference number in the subject line of the email.
Important Notes for Applicants
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form and must be accompanied by a CV only.
The Z83 form must be fully completed in line with the DPSA Practice Note. Failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.
If applications are emailed, they must be submitted in one PDF format.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents at application stage.
Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested before the final selection phase.
Foreign qualifications and national certificates, where applicable, must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Applications received after the closing date, or those that do not comply with the requirements, will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete practical, integrity, technical, interview and psychometric assessments where applicable.
The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.
If applicants do not receive notification of an interview within three months after the closing date, they may regard their application as unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.