DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Directorate: Health Intelligence
SALARY :
R896 436 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE :
Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year National Diploma or
Degree.
Experience:
Appropriate experience in all aspects of information
management and data governance. Appropriate supervisory experience.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness
to travel and overnight.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate computer skills in Microsoft tools and knowledge of WCDHW data systems.
Data & information management: Strong data management, information
management, and data governance skills including knowledge of data quality
principles.
Health systems & technical expertise: Knowledge of health service delivery, monitoring and evaluation, Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness digital systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power BI skills are an advantage). Analytical & conceptual thinking skills, including numeracy and
business analysis and problem-solving ability with attention to detail. Planning,
project & resource management with sound administrative and policy
knowledge, including human resource management.
Collaboration & communication: Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship management skills; Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
DUTIES :
Lead strategic and operational planning, as well as project management, to
ensure optimal utilisation of resources within the sub-directorate. Design,
implement, and oversee information management and data governance
policies, practices, procedures, and tools to ensure effective, secure, and
compliant data handling across the organisation. Oversee the management
and provision of high-quality corporate data, along with the tools and systems
required to collect, integrate, and present this data effectively.
Design, develop, and maintain reporting tools and outputs to support both regulatory and broader organisational reporting needs. Promote and sustain a high standard of information management skills across the province by delivering targeted training that builds understanding of information requirements, processes, policies, systems, monitoring practices, and data quality principles.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms L Shand Tel No: (021) 483 2639 or Lesley.shand@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 05 September 2025
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PHC)
Garden Route District
SALARY :
R693 096 per annum
CENTRE :
Calitsdorp CC
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualifications: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Post-basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (R48), accredited with SANC. Registration with a Professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care (R48).
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Willingness to relief when necessary, in other PHC clinics within the Sub-District.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): In-depth Knowledge and application of Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards/Office of Health Standard Compliance. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial policies. Good communication skills. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel, PowerPoint and emails.).
DUTIES :
Leadership and Management – Values Alignment, Team Functioning,
Governance. Integration of Services – COPC, HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, Maternal,
Child and Women’s health and nutrition, disease prevention and control.
Strategy and support – Professional support, Monitoring and evaluation,
Operational Planning. People management. Management of staff and
supervisory functions, people relationships, APL, skills development, and
people strategy.
Finance, supply chain, and physical resources management.
Quality Assurance – Compliments and Complaints, Patient Safety Incidents,
Occupational Health and Safety, Risk assessment, Patient Experience of care,
Staff Satisfaction Survey, Waiting time survey, Ideal Clinic, Office of Health
standard compliance, Quality Improvement Plans, Infection Prevention and
Control.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms S Labuschagne Tel No: (028) 551-1010
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of
applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Garden Route
District for a period of 3 months from the date of the advert. Candidates will be
subjected to a practical/ oral assessment.
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