Department of Health Vacancies 2026 (14 Posts)

The National Department of Health has announced a range of career opportunities based at its offices in Pretoria. The vacancies cover senior management, finance, health, administration, digital health, human resources, security and pharmaceutical services. The department is committed to promoting employment equity and representivity in line with its Employment Equity Plan. The closing date for applications is 07 September 2026.

Department of Health Vacancies 2026

The available positions include:

The three director-level positions are part of the Management Echelon and each carries an all-inclusive annual remuneration package of R1,317,384.

1. Director: Nursing Stakeholder Management & Compliance

Reference: NDOH 67/2026
Salary: R1,317,384 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Applicants must have Grade 12 and an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Nursing, recognised by SAQA, together with registration with the South African Nursing Council. At least five years’ experience at middle or senior management level in a nursing environment is required. The role focuses on stakeholder management, nursing and midwifery issues, research, professional collaboration, nursing education and strategic programmes.

2. Director: Compliance and Forensic Audit

Reference: NDOH 70/2026
Salary: R1,317,384 per annum
Location: Pretoria

The position requires Grade 12 and an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in areas such as Auditing, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Forensic Investigation or Law. Applicants must have at least five years’ middle or senior management experience in compliance, forensic auditing, risk management, internal auditing, investigations and related areas. Duties include compliance monitoring, forensic investigations, fraud and corruption matters, audit oversight and risk management.

3. Director: Ethics and Risk Management

Reference: NDOH 71/2026
Salary: R1,317,384 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Candidates require Grade 12 and an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in areas including Auditing, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Forensic Investigation or Law. The successful candidate will manage ethics and risk management services, develop related policies and strategies, coordinate ethics awareness activities, facilitate risk assessments and maintain an Enterprise Risk Management framework.

4. Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist

Reference: NDOH 68/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R1,137,354; Grade 2: R1,241,454 per annum
Location: Pretoria

This position requires an appropriate pharmacy qualification and current registration as a pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council. Grade 1 requires at least five years’ appropriate post-registration experience, while Grade 2 requires at least thirteen years. The role involves pharmaceutical product specifications, bid processes, technical evaluation, tender adjudication, contract awards, quality assurance and risk management.

5. Deputy Director: Financial Accounting

Reference: NDOH 69/2026
Salary: R932,292 per annum
Location: Pretoria

This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants are required to apply again. Applicants need Grade 12 and an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Accounting, Public Finance or Auditing. The position involves financial statements, payroll and financial transactions, reconciliations, revenue management, debt management, audit matters and financial administration.

6. Deputy Director: Database Management

Reference: NDOH 72/2026
Salary: R932,292 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Applicants require Grade 12 and NQF Level 7 in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Administration, Data Science, Health Informatics or Health Information Management. The successful candidate will oversee digital health databases, data integrity, data governance, database development, information systems and reliable health-data environments.

7. Deputy Director: Data Scientist – X2 Posts

Reference: NDOH 73/2026
Number of posts: 2
Salary: R932,292 per annum
Location: Pretoria

The department is recruiting two Data Scientists. Applicants need Grade 12 and NQF Level 7 in fields such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Actuarial Science or relevant Engineering. Experience in data analysis, statistics, machine learning, health data management or related areas is required. Technical skills include Python and SQL, while experience with data visualisation and database technologies is also relevant.

8. Deputy Director: Recruitment, HR Policy and Planning

Reference: NDOH 74/2026
Salary: R932,292 per annum
Location: Pretoria

This position requires Grade 12, an NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field, a PERSAL certificate and at least three years’ experience at Assistant Director level in recruitment, selection, appointments, policy development and HR planning. Responsibilities include recruitment and selection, appointments and employee movements on PERSAL, HR policy development, workforce planning, risk management and audit responses.

9. Assistant Director: Administration

Reference: NDOH 75/2026
Salary: R487,197 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Applicants need Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Office Administration, Office Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management or Business Administration. The role includes administrative support, financial administration, procurement coordination, meetings, records, assets and human-resource administration.

10. Assistant Director: Child Health

Reference: NDOH 76/2026
Salary: R487,197 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Applicants require Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Health Sciences or a related field, together with at least three years’ experience in a health-related environment. The position supports child health policies and programmes, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy and quality improvement initiatives.

11. Senior Administrative Officer

Reference: NDOH 77/2026
Salary: R413,001 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Applicants need Grade 12 and a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Office Administration, Office Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management or Business Administration. At least two years’ supervisory experience in administration and experience working with tender documents are required. Duties include pharmaceutical bid administration, tender evaluation, adjudication preparation, award processes, risk management and contract registers.

12. Physical Control Security Officer

Reference: NDOH 78/2026
Salary: R413,001 per annum
Location: Pretoria

This is a re-advertisement, meaning previous applicants must apply again. Candidates require Grade 12, an NQF Level 6 qualification in Security Management, Policing or Security Risk Management, a Grade A PSIRA certificate and at least three years’ supervisory experience in security services. The position involves security investigations, physical security, access control, security records, case dockets, human-resource matters and supervision of security operations.

13. Administrative Officer

Reference: NDOH 79/2026
Salary: R338,106 per annum
Location: Pretoria

Applicants require Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Management, Public Management or Business Management. At least one to two years’ administrative experience is required. Duties include document control, mail management, personnel records, budget administration, expenditure reports, filing, meetings, workshops, travel arrangements, orders and payments.

How to Apply for Department of Health Vacancies

Applications should be addressed to the Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand-delivered applications may be submitted at the Reception Brown Application Box at the Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR. Applications may also be emailed to recruitment@health.gov.za, quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line.

Applicants must use the new Z83 form and submit a CV only. The CV should comprehensively detail previous experience. Qualification certificates and other supporting documents are not required at the initial application stage and will be requested from candidates who progress to the final selection phase. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 07 September 2026. Late applications and applications that do not comply with the stated requirements will not be considered.

Important Information for Applicants

Applicants should ensure that the correct reference number is used when applying. Foreign qualifications and applicable national certificates must be evaluated by SAQA. Successful candidates will also be subject to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. For SMS positions, shortlisted candidates may be required to complete technical, practical, integrity and managerial competency assessments as part of the selection process. Closing Date: 07 September 2026

Application Email: recruitment@health.gov.za

Application Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the official vacancy requirements and ensure that their applications are complete and submitted before the deadline.

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