Chief Executive Officer
KwaZulu-Natal Government
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Requirements
A degree/advanced diploma in a health related field, registration with relevant professional council. A degree/diploma in health management OR a degree/advanced diploma in a management field. At least 5 (five) years management experience in the health sector. Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in management in a health service environment. Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08). NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Competencies: Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management 135 change management people management and empowerment. Progress Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the Hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans. Financial Management: Maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the Hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, asset and risk management. Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment. Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including occupation health and safety committees. Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance. Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement a procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost effective timely manner. Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care, establish community networks and report to the Hospital. Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as occupational health and safety, manage the institution’s risk to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes. Please note that the CEO will also be responsible for all Health Services within the catchment are including PHC Clinics and Outreach Services. Accelerate implementation of PHC re – engineering. Provide overnight for reduction and management of the burden of disease for better health outcomes. Achieve universal health courage, access to quality essential medicines and vaccines for all KZN citizens.
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How to Apply
Apply Online
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobsApply Online
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.Apply by Email
Headoffice.Jobapplication@kznhealth.gov.zaBy Post
Private Bag X502,
Enquiries
Mrs R.T Dube Tel No: (033) 940 2499
Notes
Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. 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. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants with foreign qualifications are requested to have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late 136 applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for quoting the relevant reference number. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Closed
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Reference number
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