This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL COORDINATION

Department of Health

Reference number: HRMC 38/26/2a
Salary: R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Provincial Manager’s Office: Eastern Cape
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Public Management or Administration at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director / Junior Management is required. Extensive experience in coordination is required. Knowledge and application of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Basic Knowledge of Civic Services and Immigration Acts. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of Departmental Legislation as well as Human Resources Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations. Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Strategy Capability and Leadership. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Expenditure Management. Programme and Project Management. Decision Making. Budget Administration. Conflict Management. Problem solving. Business report writing. Presentation Skills. Influencing and Networking. Planning and organising. Communication Skills. Coordination skills. Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate information on all operations in the province to enhance service delivery. Coordinate effective integration of various civic and immigration services with the province. Coordinate the implementation of processes, procedures and systems for service delivery improvement within the province. Coordinate and monitor DHA participation in the provincial cluster. Coordinate Provincial performance against deliverables. Report on information from the clusters for planning, monitoring and evaluation processes. Coordinate the Implementation and maintenance the execution of province related strategies. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and ensure that relevant information is strategically communicated. Coordinate core business functions, identified projects and special programmes. Consolidate various qualitative and quantitative reports in the Regions under the province, monitor and evaluate reports, cluster reports and routine reports to Head Office. Ensure successful business transformation. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Where to send your application

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows: Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600.

Enquiries

Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama Tel No: (043) 642 1846

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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