Middle Manager – Provincial Oral Health Services

Reference Number: REFS/050256

Directorate: Oral Health Services

Number of Posts: 1

Package: R 487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)

Enquiries: Dr Daisy Pekane – 079 896 6147

Requirements

Matric, a National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration, Office Management, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in administrative management, of which at least 3 years must be at a supervisory level. Experience working in the Oral Health Services environment. A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage. Strong knowledge of Public Service prescripts, including, Treasury Regulations, Labour relations and relevant HR policies. Proven experience in office management, coordination of meetings, and executive support. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint). Excellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Provincial Oral Health Services Directorate. Manage and coordinate the overall functioning of the office, including developing and maintaining efficient office systems, processes, and controls to enhance service delivery. Manage workflow, priorities, and deadlines within the Directorate, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Provide high-level strategic and administrative support to the Directorate. Coordinate the preparation of reports, submissions, briefing notes, and presentations. Track the implementation of decisions and resolutions from management and governance structures. Support the Directorate in fulfilling governance responsibilities in line with relevant Public Service prescripts. Manage and coordinate the executive diary in alignment with strategic priorities. Assess and prioritise meeting requests and ensure the timely provision of documentation to support engagements. Coordinate logistics for high-level meetings with Executive Management, stakeholders, districts, and external partners. Coordinate Directorate-led meetings, including compiling agendas, preparing meeting packs, recording resolutions, and monitoring implementation of action items. Maintain a tracking system for commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups. Oversee records management, document control, and ensure compliance with departmental policies. Manage confidential and strategic documents in line with government records management requirements. Supervise administrative staff, including interns, and ensure continuity and sustainability of administrative support services within the Directorate. Monitor administrative performance and implement systems to improve efficiency and productivity. Support strategic planning processes, performance reviews, and reporting within the Directorate. Facilitate coordination with districts, oral health centres, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and programme support.

Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, social media, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date: 17-07-2026