Chief Executive Officer
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About the role
The Department of Health (North West) is hiring a Chief Executive Officer, based in Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital (Vryburg); Witrand Hospital – (Potchefstroom). This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Applications quoting relevant reference, should be forwarded as follows: Provincial Office, Private Bag X2068, Mmabatho, 2735, must be forwarded to: Healthjobs@nwpg.gov.za or can be hand delivered at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, SABC Building, Dr Albert Luthuli Drive, University Road, Mmabatho, 2735, Mafikeng. For attention: Mr KM Motoko Reference number to quote: 01/2026/01 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall management of the Hospital.
- Provide strategic leadership.
- Manage the provision of quality and integrated health services, Clinical and corporate governance.
- Ensure proper management in the following areas:
- Nursing and Clinical Management, Financial Management (including Revenue), Supply Chain Management, Internal Control & Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Communication as well as Quality Assurance
- Manage related conditional grants and funding for special health projects
- Ensure accreditation and licensing of various units wherever practicable
- Ensure quality patient care
- Effectively manage hospital performance indicators as well as employee performance
- Liaise with the District Management Team for a proper referral system
- Develop essential protocol and business plan for the hospital
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA.
- A Post-Graduate Diploma in Management will be an added advantage.
- 5 years of experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in the Health Sector.
- Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government, submitted prior to appointment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Computer literacy.
- Sound understanding of hospital services and broader health service delivery issues, District Health System, Human Resource, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Health Policy and related issues.
- Core Management.
- Competencies:
- Strategic capability and leadership
- People management and empowerment
- Programme and Project management
- Financial Management
- Change management
- Knowledge Management
- Service delivery innovation
- Problem solving and analysis
- Conflict management
- Client orientation and customer care and Communication
- Knowledge and understanding of the hospital environment