JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED

Department of Health Vacancies 2026 – Build Your Career, Serve the Nation

The National Department of Health (NDoH) is recruiting for multiple exciting vacancies in Pretoria for 2026. This is your opportunity to be part of a national institution that shapes South Africa’s health policies, strengthens public health systems, and improves lives across the country.

If you are passionate about public service, healthcare development, or administration, these roles offer competitive salaries, career growth, and meaningful impact.

In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, candidates who enhance representivity across race, gender, and disability will receive preference.

Current Vacancies Available

🔹 Chief Director: International Health and Development
Salary: R1.49 million per annum (SMS package)
Lead South Africa’s international health engagements, manage global partnerships, and drive strategic health initiatives across Africa and beyond.

🔹 Assistant Director: Dietetics (Grade 1)
Salary: Up to R707,625 per annum
Make a difference in maternal and child nutrition by supporting national programmes such as breastfeeding promotion and MBFI.

🔹 Assistant Director: Women’s Health
Salary: R468,459 per annum plus benefits
Play a key role in advancing women’s health through cancer prevention programmes and reproductive health initiatives.

🔹 Finance Clerk (Production) – 2 Posts
Salary: R228,321 per annum plus benefits
Support financial operations and salary administration within the Department. (Re-advertised post – previous applicants must reapply.)

🔹 Administration Clerk: Production
Salary: R228,321 per annum plus benefits
Provide vital administrative support in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Directorate.

Why Join the National Department of Health?

✔ Competitive public service salaries and benefits
✔ Opportunities to influence national and international health policy
✔ Job stability within the public sector
✔ A meaningful career serving communities across South Africa

How to Apply

Submit your application using the new Z83 form with a detailed CV only.

📧 Email: recruitment@health.gov.za (PDF format)
📍 Hand delivery: Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria
📮 Postal: Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001

🗓 Closing Date: 23 February 2026

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please Note

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete assessments

• SMS applicants will undergo a managerial competency evaluation

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• The Department reserves the right not to appoint