deputy director: health promotion, Ref No. MPDOH/JAN/26/1097
Apply for DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HEALTH PROMOTION at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-02-13.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Health Sciences as recognized by SAQA.
- Registration with Professional Body of South Africa.
- A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience at management level of Assistant Director (Level 9/10) or equivalent position.
- An Honours or Master's degree in Health will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System, including District Hospitals and Community-Based Health Services.
- Experience in Health Promotion and management.
- Good knowledge of policies on Health Promotion Strategies.
- Knowledge and experience of financial and human resource management applicable to the public service.
- Proven experience in the provision and management of health services.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mpumalanga Department of Health Comprehensive Service Plan.
- Familiar with the drafting and implementation of the Annual Performance Plan.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Skills: Communication skills.
- Programme and project management skills.
- Financial management skills.
- Change and knowledge management skills.
- Problem-solving and analysis skills.
- People management and empowerment.
- Contract management skills.
- Able to work independently and under pressure.
- Understanding 114 legislative frameworks and related policies in the health public sector, as well as other relevant prescripts.
Duties
- Develop provincial policies, strategies, and guidelines for health promotion in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
- Develop norms and standards for health promotion.
- Provide leadership in the development of health promotion in Mpumalanga.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation of health promotion interventions within the context of national and provincial frameworks and priorities, appropriate to provincial needs and conditions.
- Provide capacity of key role players, both in and outside the Department of Health, to strengthen the implementation of health promotion programmes.
- Facilitate inter-sectoral collaboration among all relevant stakeholders in the province in the development of integrated and comprehensive health promotion programmes.
- Facilitate monitoring and evaluation for health promotion interventions.
- Facilitate evidence-based interventions.
Notes
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- Note: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates.
- A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
- No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV.
- Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
- If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
- If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
- Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted.
- NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
- Please note the Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 02 dated 23 January 2026, the post of an Assistant Manager Nursing (Area) (PN-A7), (Mmametlhake Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jan/26/951, the post has been withdrawn.
Salary Detail
Remunaration
Salary Criteria
per annum
How to Apply
Contact Detail
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Reference No:
MPDOH/JAN/26/1097
Application Process
Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:
- Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
- Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: MPDOH/JAN/26/1097
- Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
- Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.
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