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

DIRECTOR: PROVIDER PAYMENT MECHANISM AND RATES

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Health Care Benefits and Provider Payment Design

Reference number: NDOH 52/2026
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: 6 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Finance/Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, Health Economics, or Actuarial Sciences. A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in relevant disciplines such as Finance and Accounting, Cost Accounting, Health Economics, Actuarial Sciences or a related quantitative social sciences field would be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Health Economics/ Accounting within the health sector. Experience in conducting sophisticated quantitative analyses and proven economic research output relating to health economic modelling techniques as well as experience in developing health-focused econometric models using decision analysis software. Expert knowledge of Excel and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) experience. Intimate knowledge of health benefit design and payment, and National Health Insurance. Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10 and other international coding systems and understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of other programs such as Python, R, and SQL will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and National Health Insurance (including provisions of the NHI Act) Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving, organizational, decision making, interpersonal, assertiveness, planning, customer service, team management and computer skills (MS Office packages). Self-motivated and ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.

Duties

Review the existing data collection and reporting process in health care facilities; the flow of funds; identify changes needed to move from input-based payment to prospective payment (e.g. Capitation and Diagnosis Related Groupers). Develop an approach to on-going revisions of provider payment systems, and develop proof-of-concept, and progressively implement new provider payment mechanisms. Determine the nature of provider payment mechanisms and adopt additional mechanisms, including capitation for PHC and DRG for hospitals. Define cost modelling methodology and required data sets and develop costing manual and determine the prices of health care services/drugs/consumables to be paid by the NHI Fund based on developed costing manual. Prepare information and communicate to the public (users, providers and other stakeholders) on the prices of services/drugs/consumables included in the Health Care Benefits to be covered by the NHI Fund.

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 vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba

Enquiries

Mr Moremi Nkosi Tel No: (012) 395 8173

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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