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Deputy Director: Comprehensive Services
West Coast District
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Senior management post leading integrated health services in the West Coast District. Suits a health professional with district health and health service management experience, and a valid driver's li
- Lead and manage integrated comprehensive health services across the West Coast District, including district hospitals and primary health care.
- Lead information systems and the monitoring and evaluation of health services, including setting targets and tracking health outcomes.
- Manage resource allocation, health service budgets, people and assets in the component.
- Must have an appropriate health-related qualification (NQF 7) that allows registration with the HPCSA, SANC or SAPC.
- Must have experience in district health services, health service management, and managing priority health services and programmes. A valid driver's licence (Code B/EB/C1) and willingness to travel are required.
- Based at the West Coast District Office, Malmesbury. Applicants will be subjected to a competency assessment. No payment is required to apply.
- No closing date is stated in the advert text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- An appropriate health related qualification (NQF 7) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in District Health Services and Health Service Management as well as experience in management of priority health services and health programs.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of the District Health System and strategic plan of the Department of Health and wellness (Healthcare 2030/2050).
- Optimal and efficient Project Management and Financial Management skills.
- Good knowledge of Health-related regulations, policies, Acts in respect of Statutory Bodies, Health facility Boards, District health councils.
- Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict management skills.
- Computer literacy (Ms.
- Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and facilitation skills.
Duties
- Overall leadership and management the Integrated Comprehensive Health Services in the West Coast District health services within the Rural West Eco- system.
- Provide leadership and management related to quality patient- centred-care of integrated service delivery on the HCBS, PHC platform and district hospitals.
- Lead and support information management, information systems, including monitoring and evaluation of all health services by setting specific targets, monitor indicators and health outcomes in the district.
- Provide leadership and management of resource allocation, health services budgets, people management and assets in the component.
- Interface management and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders on all platforms.
- Lead and support skills development and capacity building of clinical nurse training and the NPO sector.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr W. Caesar Tel No: (022) 814-0301
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Applicants will be subjected to competency assessment.
- It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.
- Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 429 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/576: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES West Coast District SALARY: R1 101 468 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). CENTRE: West Coast District Office, Malmesbury REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate health related qualification (NQF 7) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Experience: Appropriate experience in District Health Services and Health Service Management as well as experience in management of priority health services and health programs. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the District Health System and strategic plan of the Department of Health and wellness (Healthcare 2030/2050). Optimal and efficient Project Management and Financial Management skills. Good knowledge of Health-related regulations, policies, Acts in respect of Statutory Bodies, Health facility Boards, District health councils. Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict management skills. Computer literacy (Ms. Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and facilitation skills. DUTIES: Overall leadership and management the Integrated Comprehensive Health Services in the West Coast District health services within the Rural West Eco- system. Provide leadership and management related to quality patient- centred-care of integrated service delivery on the HCBS, PHC platform and district hospitals. Lead and support information management, information systems, including monitoring and evaluation of all health services by setting specific targets, monitor indicators and health outcomes in the district. Provide leadership and management of resource allocation, health services budgets, people management and assets in the component. Interface management and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders on all platforms. Lead and support skills development and capacity building of clinical nurse training and the NPO sector. ENQUIRIES: Mr W. Caesar Tel No: (022) 814-0301 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Applicants will be subjected to competency assessment. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.