Deputy Director: Facilities Management

Requirements

Degree / National Diploma in Public Management/Public Administration/ Health service Management. 3 years Managerial experience at Assistant Director Level in Facilities Management. A Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required: Knowledge of Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, National Health Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act. People management, financial management, Planning and organising. Time management. Leadership, Organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities. Financial and budgetary knowledge. Human Resource Management and Communication skills. Self-discipline and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Independent, Patience, Commitment, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Accountability, Commitment to excellence, Continuous learning, Amenable to change, Cultural awareness and Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure effective co-ordination, management and quality of work all the functional components of the systems department within the Hospital i.e. Cleaning, Portering, Linen management, Mortuary, Transport, Messengers, Registry, Food Service, accommodation, Safety & Security, IT and Patient Administration. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical utilisation of resources allocated to the institution including the development of staff. Manage Contracts of all out-sourced services provided by private companies to ensure compliance with service level agreement. Ensure that risk management, safety programs and Ideal Hospital Norms and Standards requirements are adhered to by all staff. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources of the Division. Ensure that staff wear proper PPE and Uniform in line with KZN Health Uniform code. Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Perform regular walk abouts in the institution. Present reports at management meetings about the state of the institution. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources of the Division. Ensure utilities and critical systems reliability with zero downtime for life support systems e.g. generators, medical, gases, HVAC, water and sewer boilers. Ensure delivery of services within budget, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and improve efficiency. Compile leave plan and update leave registers. Implement performance management and development system for staff support clinical services to deliver patient care. Ensure adherence to health, safety standards and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Actively support the implementation of revenue enhancement strategy. Provide facilities leadership to support planning, implementation and maintenance of infrastructure in line with operational requirements. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Enforce disciplinary code and procedure. Ensure compliance to quality standards.

How to Apply

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. 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 reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, 149 citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. EE Targets: African Male. CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026