Deputy Director: Regional Health (Region G)

About the role

The City of Johannesburg Metro is offering a permanent position of Deputy Director: Regional Health within its Health Department, in Region G. The role provides leadership, coordination, planning and management of personal and environmental health services, supports the District Health System through a Primary Health Care approach, and manages the budget for service execution. Basic monthly remuneration is R67,075.25 to R91,242.64, excluding benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, planning and leadership so that strategies, business plans, protocols and procedures are developed, approved and implemented in line with the Municipality's strategic imperatives.
• Lead and direct staff in the Region, defining and adjusting role boundaries, workflows and job design.
• Plan, monitor and control the Region's operating and capital budget in line with Municipal requirements and the MFMA.
• Lead the management and implementation of health services in the Region.
• Establish and manage research activities in district health to identify national and international trends and best practices.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and foster intersectoral collaboration.
• Implement the District Health System using the PHC approach, including community-based and outreach services, and priority environmental health programs.
• Ensure effective administrative support and accountability for the budget allocated for services, including minor upgrades.

Required profile

• Grade 12 plus a basic health-related degree at NQF level 7, and a 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 of experience in primary health care, including research, monitoring and evaluation of health programmes, district health information systems, training and development, and national priority programmes.
• 4 years of middle to senior management experience in health services is essential.
• Valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of local government health legislation and municipal financial reporting, budgeting, supply chain management and risk management.
• Expertise in complaint handling, ethical practice and stakeholder negotiation.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Applications are made online through the City of Johannesburg's recruitment portal; the closing date is 19 November 2026.