Deputy Director: Health Promotion

POST 26/71 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HEALTH PROMOTION REF NO: NDOH 62/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary

consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured

according to Middle Management Service guidelines.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 undergraduate qualification in Health

Sciences / Social Sciences / Health Promotion and/or Nursing qualification as

recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant

Director in health promotion / disease prevention / healthy lifestyle promotion /

communicable diseases / non-communicable diseases / public health and/or

related programmes. Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and policies

within the Department of Health related to health promotion and disease

prevention. Understanding of health promotion principles, behaviour change

approaches and social, economic, environmental and commercial

determinants of health. Knowledge of South Africa’s health system structure

and public health service delivery models. Understanding of interventions

related to healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco control, reduction of harmful

alcohol use, mental wellbeing promotion, communicable disease prevention

and other public health priorities. Knowledge of public health programme

planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as

policy, strategy, guideline and training material development and review

processes. Principles of management and people management. Good

technical and analytical thinking, communication (verbal and written),

presentation, facilitation, organisational, planning, conflict resolution, project

management and computer (MS package) skills. Ability to work independently

and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Develop National guidelines, framework, strategies and tools for the

implementation of HLS programme. Coordinate and provide technical

guidance for the development and review of healthy lifestyle policies, norms

and standards, strategies and guidelines. Facilitate alignment with WHO

recommendations, national health priorities and relevant legislative

frameworks. Manage stakeholder consultation processes to validate technical

documents and interventions. Provide technical support to provinces for

implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions and programmes. Coordinate

and support the development and dissemination of implementation tools,

communication materials and training packages. Conduct support visits to

monitor and evaluate implementation of healthy lifestyle programmes and

compliance with national guidelines and standards. Coordinate

implementation, monitoring and reporting of national healthy lifestyle

interventions and programmes. Monitor programme performance,

implementation progress and utilisation of resources to ensure achievement of

programme targets. Identify implementation challenges, risks and gaps, and

facilitate corrective actions and continuous programme improvement. Compile

reports on programme performance and implementation outcomes to inform

planning and decision making. Provide technical support to internal and

external stakeholders for the implementation of HLS programme. Facilitate

establishment and strengthening of intersectoral collaboration mechanisms to

support implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions. Represent the

department in relevant technical forums and committees. Manage resources

and audit risks. Manage human and operational resources. Sign performance

agreements of ASDs and PDPs as well as conduct mid-year and annual

performance reviews. Respond to audit queries.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. N Mudzanani Tel No: (012) 395 8740

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 undergraduate qualification in Health Sciences / Social Sciences / Health Promotion and/or Nursing qualification as recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Director in health promotion / disease prevention / healthy lifestyle promotion / communicable diseases / non-communicable diseases / public health and/or related programmes. Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and policies within the Department of Health related to health promotion and disease prevention. Understanding of health promotion principles, behaviour change approaches and social, economic, environmental and commercial determinants of health. Knowledge of South Africa’s health system structure and public health service delivery models. Understanding of interventions related to healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco control, reduction of harmful alcohol use, mental wellbeing promotion, communicable disease prevention and other public health priorities. Knowledge of public health programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as policy, strategy, guideline and training material development and review processes. Principles of management and people management. Good technical and analytical thinking, communication (verbal and written), presentation, facilitation, organisational, planning, conflict resolution, project management and computer (MS package) skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license.

Develop National guidelines, framework, strategies and tools for the implementation of HLS programme. Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the development and review of healthy lifestyle policies, norms and standards, strategies and guidelines. Facilitate alignment with WHO recommendations, national health priorities and relevant legislative frameworks. Manage stakeholder consultation processes to validate technical documents and interventions. Provide technical support to provinces for implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions and programmes. Coordinate and support the development and dissemination of implementation tools, communication materials and training packages. Conduct support visits to monitor and evaluate implementation of healthy lifestyle programmes and compliance with national guidelines and standards. Coordinate implementation, monitoring and reporting of national healthy lifestyle interventions and programmes. Monitor programme performance, implementation progress and utilisation of resources to ensure achievement of programme targets. Identify implementation challenges, risks and gaps, and facilitate corrective actions and continuous programme improvement. Compile reports on programme performance and implementation outcomes to inform planning and decision making. Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders for the implementation of HLS programme. Facilitate establishment and strengthening of intersectoral collaboration mechanisms to support implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions. Represent the department in relevant technical forums and committees. Manage resources and audit risks. Manage human and operational resources. Sign performance agreements of ASDs and PDPs as well as conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews. Respond to audit queries.

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. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: recruitment@health.gov.za