CHIEF DIRECTOR: HEALTH SERVICE PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your application.
All Applications Should Be Forwarded To: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: MISS TNN Ngema) Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details. “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs” or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: HeadOffice.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
Salary
R1 494 900.per annum (Level 14) (An All-inclusive SMS Salary Package)
Requirements
- Grade 12/ Matric Certificate, An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 07) as recognized by SAQA in Business Administration/Management or Public Administration/Management/Public Health, Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level;
- PLUS Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
- Additional Requirement: Experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
- NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future.
- The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date.
- However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post.
- 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.
- NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies The incumbent of this post will report to the Head of Department and will be responsible for managing the Department’s Strategic Planning and Information Management Services in accordance with various legislation, regulations and policies: Manage strategic planning and health economics services.
- The ideal candidate must: have thorough knowledge of Government Governance Management Framework as well as legislative and other mandates regulating support services in the public sector Extensive knowledge of and skills to develop effective and efficient office systems, tools and mechanisms to optimize the performance of the Office of Strategic Planning and Support Services Possess knowledge of Human Resource and Financial Management and other related Acts, regulations, frameworks, prescripts and directives Skills in Project management, Problem Solving, Computer Skills, Change Management, Strategic Management, Planning and organisational skills, Communication skills, Report writing skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving and Analytical skills Values/Attributes: Innovation, Concern for excellence, Courtesy, Drive and Enthusiasm High level of communication (both written and verbal) with the Management in the Department, Colleagues, Trade Unions, Provincial Health Council, Private Hospitals, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and other departments
Duties
key performance areas: – job purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Facilitate the development of Departmental Strategic, Service Delivery and Annual Performance plans Oversee the development of costing models and cost benefit analysis Identify potential risks in health service delivery Ensure compliance to strategic and performance plans Participate in the Social Cluster Programme Participate in District Task Team Activities (including DDM and OSS) Ensure provision of data management services and monitoring and evaluation services: Manage provision of accurate and functional information to support planning, performance management and decision making Ensure provision of geographic information systems platform Develop and facilitate the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework Asses overall performance of the Department against performance indicators Develop and oversee the implementation of the Audit improvement Plan for pre-determined objectives Ensure provision of epidemiology services through health research initiatives: Oversee the development and maintenance of knowledge framework for the department Oversee health research initiatives and research on disease trends Ensure provision of epidemiology profiling and early warning services Oversee the development and maintenance of a health research and clinical trials policy framework for the department Ensure the development and implementation of policies: Ensure the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental frameworks Ensure the implementation of policies according to agreed norms and standards Monitor and evaluate compliance with implemented policies Report on any discrepancies in regard to compliance to all relevant stakeholders Review and amend policies relevant to the unit as and when required based on input from stakeholders Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources of the Chief Directorate: Manage the financial resources Manage the human resources Manage the allocated assets Manage potential risks and mitigation strategies Provide strategic management, planning, leadership and direction Monitor and ensure that the whole Chief Directorate complies with the dictates of the PFMA and other Governance Regulations
Enquiries
MRS. TP Msimango Tel No: 033-395 2589
Notes
NB//: The subject of your email must be the post name that you are applying for. “Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
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Original Text
Cluster: Health Service Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
SALARY : R1 494 900.per annum (Level 14) (An All-inclusive SMS Salary Package)
CENTRE : Head Office Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/ Matric Certificate, An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 07) as recognized by SAQA in Business Administration/Management or Public
Administration/Management/Public Health, Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level; PLUS Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code
08). Additional Requirement: Experience in Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation will be an added advantage. NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for
SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future. The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it
is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date. However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS
post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. 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. NB: All shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Knowledge, Skills,
Training And Competencies The incumbent of this post will report to the Head of Department and will be responsible for managing the Department’s Strategic
Planning and Information Management Services in accordance with various legislation, regulations and policies: Manage strategic planning and health
economics services. The ideal candidate must: have thorough knowledge of
Government Governance Management Framework as well as legislative and other mandates regulating support services in the public sector Extensive
knowledge of and skills to develop effective and efficient office systems, tools and mechanisms to optimize the performance of the Office of Strategic
Planning and Support Services Possess knowledge of Human Resource and
Financial Management and other related Acts, regulations, frameworks, prescripts and directives Skills in Project management, Problem Solving,
Computer Skills, Change Management, Strategic Management, Planning and organisational skills, Communication skills, Report writing skills, Decision
Making, Problem Solving and Analytical skills Values/Attributes: Innovation,
Concern for excellence, Courtesy, Drive and Enthusiasm High level of communication (both written and verbal) with the Management in the
Department, Colleagues, Trade Unions, Provincial Health Council, Private
Hospitals, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and other departments
DUTIES : key performance areas: – job purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Facilitate the development of Departmental
Strategic, Service Delivery and Annual Performance plans Oversee the development of costing models and cost benefit analysis Identify potential risks
in health service delivery Ensure compliance to strategic and performance plans Participate in the Social Cluster Programme Participate in District Task
Team Activities (including DDM and OSS) Ensure provision of data management services and monitoring and evaluation services: Manage
provision of accurate and functional information to support planning, performance management and decision making Ensure provision of
geographic information systems platform Develop and facilitate the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework Asses overall
performance of the Department against performance indicators Develop and oversee the implementation of the Audit improvement Plan for pre-determined
objectives Ensure provision of epidemiology services through health research initiatives: Oversee the development and maintenance of knowledge
framework for the department Oversee health research initiatives and research on disease trends Ensure provision of epidemiology profiling and early warning
services Oversee the development and maintenance of a health research and clinical trials policy framework for the department Ensure the development and
implementation of policies: Ensure the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental frameworks Ensure the implementation of policies according
to agreed norms and standards Monitor and evaluate compliance with implemented policies Report on any discrepancies in regard to compliance to
all relevant stakeholders Review and amend policies relevant to the unit as and when required based on input from stakeholders Ensure the effective, efficient
and economical management of allocated resources of the Chief Directorate:
Manage the financial resources Manage the human resources Manage the allocated assets Manage potential risks and mitigation strategies Provide
strategic management, planning, leadership and direction Monitor and ensure that the whole Chief Directorate complies with the dictates of the PFMA and
other Governance Regulations
ENQUIRIES : MRS. TP Msimango Tel No: 033-395 2589
APPLICATIONS : All Applications Should Be Forwarded To: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051
Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia
Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: MISS TNN Ngema)
Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details. “Applicants are
encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs” or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: HeadOffice.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE : NB//: The subject of your email must be the post name that you are applying for. “Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application
Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated
Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.