This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Digital Health Information Systems
- Reference number
- NDOH 72/2026
- 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
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Administration, Data Science, Health Informatics or Health Information Management. A postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Systems, or Public Health will be an advantage. Certification in any of the following: Microsoft SQL Server certification, Oracle Database certification, PostgreSQL/MySQL administration, Cloud database platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), and Data management and governance certifications. At least five (5) years of experience post-qualification in health-related database management and analytical data queries at a middle management level. Knowledge of data management and governance, Relational Database and Programming, Legal and operational compliance, Process knowledge and skills, database design and analysis knowledge, research and development, Web-based services, Technical report writing. Knowledge of DHIS2 (District Health Information System), Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, National Health Laboratory information systems, National health data reporting requirements, POPIA compliance and health data confidentiality, Data integration and interoperability. Excellent communication (written and verbal) with all stakeholders. Effective organisational and time management, resilience, assertiveness, ethical behaviour, and self-management skills. Ability to work independently and within a diverse multidisciplinary team. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Ensure reliable and efficient operation of all digital health databases. Protect sensitive patient and healthcare information with reference to benchmark data governance practices and related legislative frameworks. Maintain integrity, consistency, and quality of health data. Coordinate new data development, ensuring consistency and integration with the existing data warehouse structure. Ensure continuity and recoverability of critical healthcare data. Participate in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality of the databases. Ensure databases support growing digital health demands. Analyse and determine information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities. Enable seamless operation of health information systems. Provide reliable data environments for analytics and decision-making. Review business requests for data and data usage, research data sources for new and better data feeds.
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. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
Enquiries
Ms E Vosloo e-mail: Elbie.Vosloo@Health.gov.za
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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