ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Health (DoH). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 11 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
Chief Directorate
Human Resources for Health
Salary
R487 197 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Management / Office Administration / Office Management/ Public Management / Public Administration / Business Management or Business Administration as recognized by SAQA.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in office administration and financial management at supervisory level.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act.
- Sound understanding of financial policies as guided by Treasury Regulations.
- Good communication (verbal and written), planning, organizing, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making, liaison and coordination, analytical, project management and computer skills (MS Office package).
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to co-ordinate with other units of the Department.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Directorate.
- Plan, organise and control administrative activities pertaining to the Chief Directorate.
- Manage the flow of documents within the Chief Directorate.
- Ensure efficient flow of information between the Chief Directorate and the entire department.
- Administer the finances of the Chief Directorate.
- Co-ordinate procurement activities and assist with MTEF submissions.
- Provide secretariat support to the Chief Directorate and National Human Resource Committee (NHRC).
- Ensure proper co-ordination of meetings and ensure timeous submission of minutes and agenda.
- Management of human and physical resources.
- Ensure proper control of leave records, asset register, procurement of assets/equipment etc.
Enquiries
Ms. A Malahlela Tel No: (012) 395 8755
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF 4) certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Management / Office Administration / Office Management/ Public Management / Public
Administration / Business Management or Business Administration as recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience in office
administration and financial management at supervisory level. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act. Sound understanding
of financial policies as guided by Treasury Regulations. Good communication
(verbal and written), planning, organizing, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making, liaison and coordination, analytical, project management and
computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to co-ordinate with other units of the Department. A valid
driver’s license.
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the Chief Directorate. Plan, organise and control administrative activities pertaining to the Chief Directorate. Manage the
flow of documents within the Chief Directorate. Ensure efficient flow of information between the Chief Directorate and the entire department.
Administer the finances of the Chief Directorate. Co-ordinate procurement activities and assist with MTEF submissions. Provide secretariat support to the
Chief Directorate and National Human Resource Committee (NHRC). Ensure proper co-ordination of meetings and ensure timeous submission of minutes
and agenda. Management of human and physical resources. Ensure proper control of leave records, asset register, procurement of assets/equipment etc.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A Malahlela Tel No: (012) 395 8755
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.