DIRECTOR: DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: International Health and Development

Reference number: NDOH 61/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in International Relations Diplomacy / Social Sciences / Public Health and/or Health Sciences. NQF 8 qualification of the above will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in international negotiations and partnership management, resource mobilization and donor coordination. Knowledge of Public Service policies, regulations and procedures, international relations and foreign policy frameworks. Knowledge of global health diplomacy and international health systems as well as development cooperation and ODA management. Global health trends and multilateral systems. Good communication (verbal and written), strategic leadership and policy development, programme and project management, financial, change and knowledge management, service delivery innovation, people management and empowerment, high-level of negotiation and diplomacy, stakeholder engagement and partnership management and decision-making skills. A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership and development cooperation. Develop and implement strategies to promote South Africa’s international health development agenda. Establish and strengthen bilateral, trilateral and multilateral partnerships with international stakeholders. Manage and mobilise official development assistance (ODA) resource for health sector in South Africa. Lead the development of funding proposals, agreements, and partnership frameworks. Coordinate the implementation of donor-funded programme at national and provincial levels. Ensure effective, monitoring and reporting of donor funds in line with regulatory requirements. Coordinate, evaluate and monitor development cooperation framework and project. Ensure alignment and integration across national, provincial and regional health programmes. Compile strategic and operational reports for executive management and stakeholders. Manage resources and financial. Provide leadership, mentorship and performance management to staff. Ensure sound financial management and accountability of allocated budget. Develop and implement risk management plans within the directorate. Respond to audit findings and implement corrective measures. Strengthen governance systems and internal controls.

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 T Mnisi Tel No: (012) 395 8830

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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