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Deputy Director-General: National Health Insurance
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Official source
Source domain: health.gov.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
This is a vacancy advertisement by the National Department of Health for the post of Deputy Director-General: National Health Insurance (Ref No: NDOH 42/2026). It sets out the purpose of promoting equity (race, gender and disability) in line with the Employment Equity plan, the application process (including use of the Z83 form and submission requirements), and the assessment steps for shortlisted candidates. The advert specifies the all-inclusive salary package, minimum requirements, key duties related to implementing the National Health Insurance system, and the closing date of 15 June 2026.
Facts
Places
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.health.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DDG.-National-Health-Insurance.pdf
Amounts
R 1 813 182
Key Takeaways
- National Department of Health vacancy: Deputy Director-General: National Health Insurance
- Reference number: NDOH 42/2026
- Salary: R 1 813 182 all-inclusive remuneration package
- Branch/centre: National Health Insurance, Pretoria
- Minimum requirements: Grade 12; NQF 8 qualification in Health/Medical Sciences/Public Health/Health Economics; at least 8 years senior management experience; knowledge of health insurance policy and National Health Act/NHI
- Duties: strategic leadership and oversight for NHI implementation; benefits and provider payment mechanisms; procurement coordination; digital health information systems; fraud/corruption strategy and investigations
- Application submission: Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria 0001; hand delivery to Dr AB Xuma Building reception or email to vacancies@Health.gov.za with reference number
- Application form: new Z83 (fully completed) with CV only; one PDF if emailed
- Assessments: two pre-entry assessments (practical suitability + integrity/ethical conduct); SMS candidates then generic managerial competency assessment
- Closing date: 15 June 2026
- National Department of Health
- Director-General, National Department of Health
- Ms M Shitiba
- Ms Q Gambu
- South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
- Government Employees Pension Fund
- Public Service department (for obtaining Z83)
- DPSA (Directive on competency-based assessments)
- DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries
- South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
- National Health Insurance Fund
- National Health Act
Dates
Closing Date
15 June 2026