Deputy Director: Regional Health at City of Johannesburg
City of Johannesburg · Region G, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
The City of Johannesburg is hiring a Deputy Director for Regional Health in Region G. This permanent senior management role leads personal and environmental health services, manages budgets, and drives district health system implementation within the National Health Insurance framework. If you have strong primary health care experience and leadership skills, this is a chance to make a real impact on community health in Johannesburg.
About the role
As Deputy Director of Regional Health, you will provide strategic leadership and coordinate the delivery of personal and environmental health services across Region G. You will ensure the District Health System is implemented using the PHC approach, including community based and outreach services, aligned with national and provincial frameworks and the National Health Insurance.
Your day to day will involve planning and managing health programmes, overseeing budgets for service execution and minor upgrades, leading and directing staff, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also drive research activities to identify district health trends and best practices locally and internationally.
Application notes: Only online applications will be considered. Complete the online job application form and attach certified copies of your qualifications and certificates, ID, and CV. You may be asked to provide proof of original documents during selection. If you belong to a professional body, provide your membership number and expiry date. Use Google Chrome when applying. The contact email provided is for enquiries only and applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus a basic Health related Degree at NQF level 7
- Postgraduate Degree in a health related field at NQF level 8
- Proof of current registration with the relevant Professional Body or Council
- 8 years or more experience in the primary health care setting, including extensive knowledge and experience in research, monitoring and evaluation of health programmes, District Health Information System, training and development, and National Priority Programmes
- 4 years experience at middle to senior management level within health services
- Valid drivers license
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction, decision making, planning and leadership by developing and implementing appropriate strategies, business plans, protocols and procedures
- Lead and direct staff in the Region to achieve objectives, including defining role boundaries, workflow processes and job design
- Plan, monitor and control the Region’s operating and capital budget in line with Municipal requirements and the MFMA
- Lead, direct and control the management and implementation of Health Services in the Region
- Establish, lead and manage research activities in district health to determine trends and best practices nationally and internationally
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and intersectoral collaboration through customer focused service delivery
Benefits
Basic salary excluding benefits
Job details
- Organisation
- City of Johannesburg
- Location
- Region G, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Salary
- R67 075 to R91 243 per month / monthly
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Posted
- 6 November 2026 (1 day ago)
- Closing date
- 19 November 2026
- Application Method
- Form
Success Guide
This is a senior government role, so your application needs to show more than just qualifications. Highlight your experience managing health programmes, budgets and teams in the public sector. In your CV, bring out specific examples of research, monitoring and evaluation work, and any involvement with National Priority Programmes.
Make sure you attach certified copies of your degree, postgraduate qualification, ID and drivers licence, plus proof of your professional registration. The selection process is likely to test your knowledge of the District Health System and the National Health Insurance framework, so be ready to discuss how you would lead service delivery in Region G.
Apply online well before the closing date and use Google Chrome. Good luck!
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