chief director: health service planning, monitoring and evaluation, Ref No. G32/2026

Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Business Administration/Management, Public Administration/Management, or Public Health

5 years (Senior Management Level) in Planning

• Thorough knowledge of the Government Governance Management Framework
• Advanced skills in strategic management, planning, and organizational leadership
• Proficiency in change management, project management, and analytical problem-solving
• High-level communication (written and verbal) and report-writing skills
• Knowledge of epidemiology profiling and early warning services
• Ability to engage with Trade Unions, Provincial Health Councils, and NGOs.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level in a Strategic Management Services environment
• Proven track record in planning, monitoring, and evaluation is a significant advantage
• Experience in epidemiology or health research oversight is preferred.

• Facilitate the development of Departmental Strategic, Service Delivery, and Annual Performance plans
• Oversee the development of costing models and cost-benefit analysis for health services
• Manage the provision of data management, geographic information systems (GIS), and monitoring and evaluation services
• Develop and facilitate a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess overall Departmental performance
• Oversee epidemiology services, health research initiatives, and clinical trial policy frameworks
• Lead the development and implementation of Audit Improvement Plans for pre-determined objectives
• Ensure the effective management of financial, human, and asset resources within the Chief Directorate
• Represent the department in Social Cluster Programs and District Task Teams (DDM and OSS)
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure compliance with the PFMA and other governance regulations.