DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
POST 39/93 : MESSENGER/DRIVER: OFFICE OF THE MEC REF NO: REFS/021856
Directorate: Office of the MEC
SALARY : R183 279 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate experience as driver/messenger will be added advantage. 1- 2years’
experience. Valid driver licence.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible to provide driving functions in the Office of the MEC. Delivery
and collection of items. Provision of shuttle services. Delivery and collection of vehicles.
Delivery and collection of staff and children. General Administration function.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Sihle Hlomuka – email: sihle.hlomuka@gauteng.gov.za
POST 39/94 : FOOD SERVICE AID: OFFICE OF THE MEC REF NO: REFS/021857
Directorate: Office of the MEC
SALARY : R131 265 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent) No working experience is required.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible to provide services relating to food preparation. Clean kitchen
utensils and equipment. Provide catering support services. Keep stock of kitchen utensils and
equipment.
Apply hygiene and safety measures. Maintain quality control measures of all food
provided. Removal of garbage disposal. Prepare food, snack and beverages (water, tea, coffee,
milk, sugar and cold drinks). Setup and convey crockery, cutlery and equipment to dining areas.
Serve food and beverages. Clean kitchen utensils and equipment. Responsible for food
supplies and report waste and losses.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Sihle Hlomuka – email: Sihle.hlomuka@gauteng.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted on a duly New signed Z83 form, comprehensive CV, only
shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents. Applications should be submitted online
at: Jobs.gpt@gauteng.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za site or
https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Z83 and updated CV must be attached. To access the SMS preentry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information
regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 14 November 2024 at 00:00 midnight
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form
should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the
respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following
information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in
which the reference is known to the candidate.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen,
credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final
appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates
will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be required to undergo two (2) technical tests
(technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job and the other
Integrity (ethical) Conduct Assessment). Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right
to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process
(candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of
candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy
that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must
please use the new Z83 which is effective as at 01 January 2021.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: SOUTH AFRICA
The Department of Health in South Africa is a government organization responsible for overseeing and managing the country’s public healthcare system. As one of the key government departments, it plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and access to quality healthcare services for all South African citizens.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Established as a central government body, the Department of Health is tasked with formulating and implementing national health policies, strategies, and programs. It serves as the primary authority for regulating the healthcare industry, setting standards, and monitoring the performance of both public and private healthcare facilities across the nation.
One of the department’s core mandates is to provide universal access to essential healthcare services, particularly for the previously disadvantaged and marginalized communities in South Africa. This includes the development and maintenance of a network of public hospitals, clinics, and community health centers that cater to the diverse healthcare needs of the population.
Beyond direct service delivery, the Department of Health also plays a pivotal role in public health education, disease prevention, and health promotion initiatives. It collaborates with other government agencies, non-profit organizations, and international partners to address pressing public health challenges, such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, tuberculosis, malaria, and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.
The Department of Health is led by the National Minister of Health, who is appointed by the President of South Africa. It operates through various divisions and units, each focusing on specialized areas such as primary healthcare, hospital services, pharmaceutical services, and health information management. Regional and district-level health authorities work in close coordination with the national department to ensure the effective implementation of healthcare policies and programs across the country.
Through its comprehensive mandate and extensive network, the Department of Health in South Africa strives to improve the overall health and well-being of the nation, contributing to the country’s broader social and economic development goals.
