Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/119 · Ref PSH 05/2026
SENIOR MANAGER: MEDICAL SERVICES
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- CentrePort Shepstone Hospital
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 30/119
- Reference number
- PSH 05/2026
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Centre
- Port Shepstone Hospital
- Salary
- R1 899 186 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable rules Other Benefits: 22% of basic salary – Rural Allowance &
Commuted Overtime (conditions apply) - Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.
The listed centre is Port Shepstone Hospital.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 899 186 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable rules Other Benefits: 22% of basic salary – Rural Allowance &
Commuted Overtime (conditions apply)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent, MBChB degree or equivalent.
- A valid and current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- A minimum of three (03) years after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Unendorsed valid Code EB Driver’s Licence (Code 8), Post graduate diploma/ degree in management will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge, Skills And Experience Possess sound knowledge of the relevant Acts, Policies and Regulations administered by the KZN Department of Health.
- Possess sound knowledge of the District Health System.
- Possess sound knowledge of legislation relating to the practice of Medicine in South Africa.
- Have good communication, leadership, decision-making, team building and motivation skills.
- Be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
Duties
- Ensure the provisions of protocols and guidelines to the Medical and Allied Professions team.
- Formulate policies and procedures for the clinical services and ensure that they are in accordance with current statutory regulations and guidelines.
- Provide leadership, management and support to all Cluster Managers, Clinical Heads, Clinical Managers, Pharmacy, Allied Professionals and all staff under their supervision.
- Conduct service assessment and implement quality improvement programmes.
- Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside the Department of Health such as Chief Specialists, other stakeholders within and outside the Department of Health such as Chief PUBLIC Specialists, other hospital management teams, the Health District office and Medical School on medical management issues.
- Ensure optimal use of resources, both human and financial.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of morbidity and mortality rates through clinical audits.
- Formulate strategic plans in keeping with the requirements of the hospital and the department as directed by the Mission Statement.
- Ensure that cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the hospital.
- Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and Labour Relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and policies.
- Ensure compliance with National Core Standards in the Clinical and Allied Health disciplines.
- Comply with PMDS policy in respect of all Managers and HOD under span of control.
Enquiries
Mr. Z Mbethe Tel No: (039) 688 6229/ 6208
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
NB: Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za Applications should be posted to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240 FOR ATTENTION : Mr. Z.M Zulu
Notes and Z83 guidance
Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment.
- 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. (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications). NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
- Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/119 : SENIOR MANAGER: MEDICAL SERVICES REF NO: PSH 05/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R1 899 186 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable rules Other Benefits: 22% of basic salary – Rural Allowance &
Commuted Overtime (conditions apply)
CENTRE : Port Shepstone Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent, MBChB degree or equivalent. A valid and current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. A minimum of
three (03) years after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Unendorsed valid Code EB Driver’s Licence (Code 8), Post graduate diploma/ degree in management will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills And
Experience Possess sound knowledge of the relevant Acts, Policies and
Regulations administered by the KZN Department of Health. Possess sound knowledge of the District Health System. Possess sound knowledge of
legislation relating to the practice of Medicine in South Africa. Have good communication, leadership, decision-making, team building and motivation
skills. Be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
DUTIES : Ensure the provisions of protocols and guidelines to the Medical and Allied Professions team. Formulate policies and procedures for the clinical services
and ensure that they are in accordance with current statutory regulations and guidelines. Provide leadership, management and support to all Cluster
Managers, Clinical Heads, Clinical Managers, Pharmacy, Allied Professionals and all staff under their supervision. Conduct service assessment and
implement quality improvement programmes. Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside the Department of Health such as Chief Specialists, other
stakeholders within and outside the Department of Health such as Chief
PUBLIC
Specialists, other hospital management teams, the Health District office and
Medical School on medical management issues. Ensure optimal use of resources, both human and financial. Ensure continuous monitoring of
morbidity and mortality rates through clinical audits. Formulate strategic plans in keeping with the requirements of the hospital and the department as directed
by the Mission Statement. Ensure that cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the hospital. Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and
Labour Relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and policies.
Ensure compliance with National Core Standards in the Clinical and Allied
Health disciplines. Comply with PMDS policy in respect of all Managers and
HOD under span of control.
ENQUIRIES Mr. Z Mbethe Tel No: (039) 688 6229/ 6208
APPLICATIONS : NB: Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za Applications should
be posted to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private
Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. Z.M Zulu
NOTE : Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. 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. (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications). NB: Please note that due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State
Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA,
verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the
Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews.
The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship
and previous experience employment verifications.
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026
SALARY : R1 899 186 per annum. The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable rules Other Benefits: 22% of basic salary – Rural Allowance &
Commuted Overtime (conditions apply)
CENTRE : Port Shepstone Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent, MBChB degree or equivalent. A valid and current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. A minimum of
three (03) years after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Unendorsed valid Code EB Driver’s Licence (Code 8), Post graduate diploma/ degree in management will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills And
Experience Possess sound knowledge of the relevant Acts, Policies and
Regulations administered by the KZN Department of Health. Possess sound knowledge of the District Health System. Possess sound knowledge of
legislation relating to the practice of Medicine in South Africa. Have good communication, leadership, decision-making, team building and motivation
skills. Be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
DUTIES : Ensure the provisions of protocols and guidelines to the Medical and Allied Professions team. Formulate policies and procedures for the clinical services
and ensure that they are in accordance with current statutory regulations and guidelines. Provide leadership, management and support to all Cluster
Managers, Clinical Heads, Clinical Managers, Pharmacy, Allied Professionals and all staff under their supervision. Conduct service assessment and
implement quality improvement programmes. Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside the Department of Health such as Chief Specialists, other
stakeholders within and outside the Department of Health such as Chief
PUBLIC
Specialists, other hospital management teams, the Health District office and
Medical School on medical management issues. Ensure optimal use of resources, both human and financial. Ensure continuous monitoring of
morbidity and mortality rates through clinical audits. Formulate strategic plans in keeping with the requirements of the hospital and the department as directed
by the Mission Statement. Ensure that cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the hospital. Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and
Labour Relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and policies.
Ensure compliance with National Core Standards in the Clinical and Allied
Health disciplines. Comply with PMDS policy in respect of all Managers and
HOD under span of control.
ENQUIRIES Mr. Z Mbethe Tel No: (039) 688 6229/ 6208
APPLICATIONS : NB: Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za Applications should
be posted to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private
Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. Z.M Zulu
NOTE : Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. 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. (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications). NB: Please note that due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State
Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA,
verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the
Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews.
The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship
and previous experience employment verifications.
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026