director: emergency medical services, planned patient transport services and disaster management, Ref No. MPDOH/JAN/26/1081
Apply for DIRECTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, PLANNED PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-02-13.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Health Sciences / B Tech in Emergency Medical Care or equivalent ANT paramedic qualification.
- Current registration with Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- A postgraduate Management qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum Ten (10) years relevant EMS operational experience of which five (5) years must be at a Middle / Senior Managerial level.
- Pre-entry certificate for Senior Management Service (Nyukela Certificate) submitted prior to appointment.
- Knowledge of operational, 107 budgeting, and financial management.
- Skills: people management, change management, strategic planning interpersonal relations, communication.
- Functional knowledge of PowerPoint Excel, Word, and Project Management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, e.g.
- Public Service Act, 1994; Public Service Regulations, 2016; PFMA, 1999 & Regulations; Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997; Labour Relations Act, 1995; Employment Equity Act, 1998; Skills Development Act, 1998; OHSA, 1993 and all PSCBC & GPSSBC Collective Agreements, National Health Act of 2003.
- Knowledge of dynamics of the Public Service, Governance Systems and Operations in relevant to Government Health Sector Knowledge of the PFMA.
- Ability to work in cross-functional projects/teams.
- Excellent coordination and project management skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
- Unendorsed driver's licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit (PrDP) for transporting patients.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be required to provide strategic leadership for the implementation of quality Emergency Medical Services, Planned Patient Transport, Disaster Management, and Rescue Services for the province.
- Coordinate, manage, and strengthen the monitoring and evaluation systems of EMS.
- Facilitate the implementation of an integrated information system for the EMS Communication Centres.
- Facilitate disaster management awareness, preparedness, and capacity building, and disaster management emergency responses.
- Establish and maintain communication links between all spheres of government.
- Ensure proper management of assets within the directorate.
- Develop internal control systems for efficient management of resources within the directorate.
- Ensure training of EMS personnel at various levels and categories.
- Develop strategic and Operational plans in line with the national and provincial priorities.
- Improve and strengthen the provision of emergency medical services and planned patient transport in the province.
- Oversee the implementation of National and Provincial policies.
- Facilitate volunteerism at all spheres of government, facilitate disaster management, and emergency responses.
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. OTHER POSTS
Reference No:
MPDOH/JAN/26/1081
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/26/1081
- 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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