Assistant Director: MEC Support (Licensing) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: HO117/2026

Location: Directorate: Assurance

REMUNERATION

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/24 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate administrative, data management and legal administration/ interpretation experience within a health service and/or business environment. Appropriate supervisory level (salary level 7 or 8). Appropriate experience within a regulatory environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Administration or Finance or Business or Health field or Law (or equivalent).

ENQUIRIES

Mr N Mavela, tel. no. (021) 483 3316 / 073 875 8343

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Extensive knowledge of Health Acts & Regulations (National & Provincial), specifically those related to licensing of health services. Extensive knowledge of Policies and Guidelines (National & Provincial) related to licensing of health services. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills. Excellent writing and grammatical skills, such as editing and formulating of documents. Ability to function independently and with confidence. Good team building skills. Client and task/results orientated. Ability to efficiently operate computer programmes such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and E-mail.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

A valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effectively and assertively implement applicable health and related legislation, and decision-making procedure: Participating, on behalf of the Ministry, in all processes pertaining to legislative changes pertaining to the licensing function. Representing the Ministry in all consultative processes surrounding legal matters brought against the MEC in relation to the licensing function Implement guidance of P.N. 187, P.N. 180 and the Guidelines for Licensing Community Mental Health Facilities. Rendering professional administrative support to the MEC in relation to licensing: Receiving, sorting, filing and redirecting matters received by the MEC in relation to licensing. Ensuring that legislative timeframes are met in relation to licensing. Liaison, on behalf of the MEC, between the office of the MEC and Department and/or applicants in the process of considering the applications: Engaging Departmental staff to clarify queries and obtain background information on all licensing matters dealt with in the MEC’s office. Liaison with applicants to obtain additional information in relation to their applications. Liaison with additional advisors in the process of formulating advice in relation to the MEC’s function of considering appeals and exemptions. Monitoring of the document progress for applications received by the MEC. Engage with the administrative staff in the office of the MEC on short and long term professional administrative support services with regards to licensing to: Collaborating on all appropriate functions with the administrative staff in the office of the MEC. Rendering an advisory service to the MEC in relation to licensing matters: Studying licensing documentation received by the MEC. Consulting additional advisors where necessary. Formulating advice for the MEC on all licensing matters. Presenting to the MEC on all licensing matters. Drafting outcome letters for the MEC in relation to applications received.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.