Looking to advance your public health career? The National Department of Health (NDoH) is inviting suitably qualified South African citizens to apply for posts across management, finance, nursing, radiography, administration, laboratory sciences and security vetting. Submit your Z83 + CV and make sure you quote the correct reference number.
Vacancy Snapshot
| Employer: | National Department of Health (NDoH) |
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| Closing Date: | 03 November 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria & Johannesburg, South Africa |
Post: Director: Nursing Practice (Chief Directorate: Nursing Practice)
Ref: NDOH 75/2025 • Centre: Pretoria • Salary: R1 266 714 p.a. (all-inclusive SMS package)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and NQF 7 in Nursing; SANC registration with current practicing licence (mandatory).
- Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Administration/Health Services Management (advantage).
- 5+ years clinical experience at Nurse Manager/Middle/Senior Management level.
- Strong knowledge of Constitution, Public Service & labour frameworks, PFMA, National Health Act, nursing/midwifery legislation.
- Proven policy, leadership, programme/project management, communication and computer skills; valid driver’s licence; SMS pre-entry.
Duties:
- Develop and review national nursing & midwifery practice policies/SOPs and leadership frameworks.
- Establish and support national/provincial Nursing Managers Forums and CPD implementation with SANC.
- Lead stakeholder engagement with statutory bodies; align practice to international trends.
- Manage financial and human resources; develop costed business plans.
Post: Deputy Director: Financial Accounting (Directorate: Financial & Management Accounting)
Ref: NDOH 76/2025 • Centre: Pretoria • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (all-inclusive MMS package)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and NQF 7 in Financial Accounting/Auditing; 3+ years at Assistant Director level.
- Sound knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, PERSAL, Safety Net, departmental delegations, suspense/control accounts.
- Strong communication, analysis, auditing and financial management skills.
Duties:
- Produce complete/accurate quarterly, interim and annual financial statements; coordinate RFIs; liaise with AGSA.
- Oversee salaries & S&T processing, payroll certification and NT deadlines.
- Manage sundry payments, bookkeeping/banking; debtors & loss control (irregular/fruitless/unauthorised expenditure).
- Manage personnel and risk.
Post: PNB1 Professional Nurse Grade 1 – Specialty Nursing (Directorate: MBOD)
Ref: NDOH 79/2025 • Centre: Johannesburg • Salary: R476 367 p.a. (OSD)
Requirements:
- Grade 12; R425 Degree/Diploma allowing SANC registration as Professional Nurse; proof of registration.
- Post-basic 1-year specialty (SANC-accredited).
- 4+ years post-registration experience; occupational health/mining sector exposure (advantage).
- Knowledge of quality assurance, infection control, National Core Standards, LRA, Public Service Regulations; driver’s licence.
Duties:
- Conduct benefit medical examinations (BME), urinalysis, vitals; perform ECGs as requested.
- Provide emergency care, screening, counselling and health education.
- File quality checks; clinic administration, ordering and control of equipment/drugs; maintain BME records.
- Manage risk and ensure OHS compliance.
Post: Radiographer Grade 1 – MBOD (Directorate: MBOD)
Ref: NDOH 80/2025 • Centre: Johannesburg • Salary: R397 233 p.a. (OSD)
Requirements:
- Grade 12; National Diploma/Bachelor’s in Diagnostic Radiography; HPCSA registration.
- 4+ years post-registration experience; knowledge of radiation protection, QC, ALARA, kV/mAs selection; Public Service/QA processes.
Duties:
- Ensure quality radiography for workers/ex-mine workers undergoing BME; compile monthly statistics.
- Support admin unit with BME processing, verification and data capture.
- Perform unit quality control tests (daily/monthly/quarterly/annual); inspect equipment for compliance.
- Participate in outreach; manage radiation safety and audit queries.
Post: Senior Administrative Officer (X3) – Branch: National Health Insurance
Ref: NDOH 77/2025 • Centre: Pretoria • Salary: R397 116 p.a.
Requirements:
- Grade 12; National Diploma (NQF 6) in Office/Public/Business Admin/Management.
- 2+ years at Administrative Officer/equivalent; computer literacy; filing, budget and basic finance experience.
- Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, departmental finance/procurement; LOGIS experience.
Duties:
- Control documentation (mail/correspondence registers, filing, distribution).
- HR admin (leave registers, PERSAL submissions).
- Prepare/administer office budget & expenditure control; logistics, meetings, travel & accommodation.
- Stationery and general cluster support; maintain accurate filing systems.
Post: Medical Biological Scientist Grade 1 (X2) – Chief Directorate: Violence Trauma & EMS (Re-advertisement)
Ref: NDOH 78/2025 • Centre: Pretoria • Salary: R397 233 – R454 191 p.a. (OSD)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in Microbiology/Biomedical Science.
- 1+ year experience with import/export of human biological substances (Regulations 181); clinical research exposure (advantage).
- Knowledge of pathogens, GLP, biosafety, lab inspections, NHA Chapter 8; driver’s licence.
Duties:
- Coordinate import/export permit programme; screen/review applications.
- Inspect & register microbiology laboratories; monitor biosafety/biosecurity.
- Handle applicant queries; draft responses.
- Inspect Stem Cell/Tissue/Gamete Banks and Fertility Clinics.
Post: Vetting Officer (Directorate: Security Services)
Ref: NDOH 81/2025 • Centre: Pretoria • Salary: R325 101 p.a.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and NQF 6 in Social Sciences/Security Management/Policing; SSA training required.
- Security/vetting experience (advantage); knowledge of MISS, Public Service Act, National Strategic Intelligence Act, POPI, Criminal Procedure Act, PAIA, Constitution; driver’s licence.
Duties:
- Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations and quality checks; compile reports to management and NIA.
- Vet for confidential/secret/top secret; contribute to vetting policies/standards.
- Liaise with SSA, SAPS, Home Affairs and external stakeholders (e.g., credit providers); provide legislative advice.
How to Apply
- What to submit: New Z83 form (fully completed) + CV only (detailed experience). If emailing, submit as one PDF.
- Where to send:
- Post: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR
- Email: recruitment@health.gov.za (quote the reference number in the subject line)
- For Attention: Ms M Shitiba
- Assessments: Shortlisted candidates may undergo technical exercises; SMS posts require DPSA SMS competency assessment.
- General: Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if no feedback within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.