About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Chief Director: Facilities and Infrastructure Management to join its team at the Head Office in Cape Town. This role is vital for ensuring that the health infrastructure meets the standards necessary for effective service delivery to the community. By managing the development and implementation of key infrastructure policies, you will play a significant part in shaping the future of health services in the region. This position not only influences operational efficiency but also ensures that citizens receive quality healthcare in a well-maintained environment.
In this role, you will oversee the strategic planning and management of health infrastructure projects, ensuring that they align with the provincial government’s goals and objectives. You will have the opportunity to build and nurture relationships with various stakeholders, making a direct impact on the coordination and delivery of essential health services in Cape Town and surrounding areas. Your leadership will contribute to creating a sustainable and resilient health system that prioritizes the well-being of the community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible and quality healthcare services to all citizens of South Africa. Its mandate includes the oversight of health policies, systems, and infrastructure that support the delivery of healthcare services. Working in this department means being part of a mission that directly impacts public health and welfare, making it a fulfilling career choice for those passionate about making a difference in the community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the development and implementation of infrastructure policies and strategic plans.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with intergovernmental and external partners.
- Monitor project delivery, performance, and compliance with service delivery agreements.
- Oversee the procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management of health technology and medical equipment.
- Lead the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process, including change management initiatives.
- Provide oversight for various facilities management support services, ensuring alignment with established policies and standards.
- Drive initiatives focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational resilience.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in a built-related environment, recognized by SAQA.
- At least 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level, with a focus on health infrastructure management.
- A Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (candidates without this can apply but must register for the course).
- Extensive experience in planning, maintenance, and project management within a built environment.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively within the province.
- Strong knowledge of health infrastructure management and relevant legislation.
- Competence in strategic planning, project management, and computer literacy (MS Office).
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) within a Built related environment as recognized by SAQA with at least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services is a requirement (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete it as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof.
The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS” and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https:// www.
thensg.
gov.
za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
All costs associated herewith are the responsibility of the applicant).
Experience: Extensive experience in health infrastructure management with the focus on planning and maintenance.
8 to 10 years’ post qualifications experience within a Built related environment.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively in the province.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of health 195 infrastructure management.
Knowledge and working experience with legislation, regulatory framework, policies and best practices.
Strong leadership in terms of strategic planning, and project management.
Knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
Computer literacy (Ms Office).
Job Duties
Manage the development and implementation of infrastructure policies, norms, standards, planning frameworks, business cases and strategic plans.Build and steward strategic relationships with intergovernmental, institutional and external partnership to enable coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery, proactively resolve dependencies and delivery constraints, and ensure shared accountability for infrastructure outcomes.
Monitor project delivery, performance, commissioning and compliance with approved plans, standards and Service Delivery Agreements.
Oversee the planning, procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management, of medical equipment, moveable assets and health technology.
Develop and implement relevant policies, standards and procurement requirements to ensure functionality, value for money and service continuity.
Responsible to lead the development of the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process.
Development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate including change management.
Build and steward strategic relationships with intergovernmental, institutional and external partnership to enable coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery, proactively resolve dependencies and delivery constraints, and ensure shared accountability for infrastructure outcomes.
Manage the corporate service of the Chief Directorate.
This includes Financial, Supply Chain, and People Management.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for nutrition and food services, security services, laundry and linen services, cleaning and hygiene services, waste management, environmental health, occupational and equipment safety, estate management and other facilities management support services through the development, implement and monitoring of policies, norms, standards and service delivery framework.
Drive sustainable, climate resilience, utilities management, energy efficiency, digital enablement and facilities modernisation initiatives to enhance operational resilience, service continuity and value for money.
