The National Department of Health has announced multiple vacancies under Annexure C, including senior management (SMS), middle management, and support staff posts based in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
The Department aims to promote equity in line with its Employment Equity Plan and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Closing Date: 09 March 2026
Applications must quote the correct reference number.
Senior Management (SMS) Posts
Chief Director: Financial Administration and Accounting
Reference: NDOH 12/2026
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements:
- NQF Level 7 Degree in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Management
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at Director level
- Strong knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, budgeting, asset management
Duties include financial and budget management oversight, regulatory reporting, risk mitigation, governance compliance, and strategic leadership.
Director: Internal Audit
Reference: NDOH 17/2026
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements:
- NQF 7 qualification in Accounting or Auditing
- 5 years’ experience in internal auditing at middle/senior level
- Knowledge of internal audit standards, PFMA, governance and risk management
Responsible for internal audit oversight, performance audits, risk-based audit planning, forensic audit support, and IT audits.
Middle Management Posts
Deputy Director: Human Resource Administration
Reference: NDOH 6/2026
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requires HR qualification (NQF 7), PERSAL Controller certificate, and 3 years’ management-level HR experience.
Deputy Director: Employment Relations
Reference: NDOH 18/2026
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requires NQF 7 in Labour Relations or Law and experience in disciplinary hearings, arbitrations and labour dispute resolution.
Administrative Support and Coordination (Office of the Minister)
Reference: NDOH 19/2026
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requires NQF 7 qualification in Public Administration or related field and experience in executive-level secretariat services.
Assistant Director Posts
Multiple Assistant Director vacancies are available in:
- Human Resource Administration
- Administration – CCOD (Johannesburg)
- Administration – Health Financing & NHI
- Administration – Communication & Stakeholder Management
Salary: R468 459 per annum
These posts require NQF Level 6 qualifications and supervisory experience.
Administrative and Clerical Posts
The Department is also recruiting for:
- Administrative Officer (X2)
- Human Resource Clerk (Supervisor)
- Supply Chain Clerk
- Administration Clerk (X3)
- Switchboard Operator
- Supervisor: Cleaning Services
- Messenger (X2)
Salaries range from R138 486 to R325 101 per annum depending on the post.
How to apply
Applications can be:
- Emailed to: recruitment@health.gov.za (one PDF document, quoting reference in subject line)
- Posted to: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand delivered to: Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form accompanied by a comprehensive CV only.
Important Notes for Applicants
- Use the new Z83 form and submit only Z83 and CV initially.
- Certified copies of qualifications will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- SMS posts require a pre-entry certificate and competency assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo technical assessments and vetting.
- If you do not receive feedback within three months after closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
The National Department of Health reserves the right not to fill the posts.
For enquiries, contact:
- Mr PP Mamogale: (012) 395 9378
- Ms E Shibambo: (012) 395 8154
- Ms S Vilane: (012) 395 9374
Applicants are advised to ensure the correct reference number is quoted to avoid disqualification.