Deputy Director: PACKS/RIS (E-Health Clinical Systems) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO129/2026

Location:

Directorate: Information Technology; Head Office, Cape Town

REMUNERATION

R 932 292 per annum - R 1 098 195 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

STARTING DATE

8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/24 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.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Strong clinical systems and health informatics knowledge Project and programme management expertise in clinical IT environments. Knowledge of IT, clinical and medico-legal governance frameworks. Experience with SCM, contract management, and SLA oversight. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate three year National Diploma or Degree with appropriate experience in clinical information systems, health informatics, or information management.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience managing and leading clinician-facing digital health systems and programmes. Proven experience in the implementation and operational management of clinical systems and/or specialised clinical platforms. Appropriate experience managing complex clinical workflows, interoperability, and healthcare standards in a regulated environment. Proven experience in project and programme management across the full system lifecycle, including procurement, implementation, and operational support Experience working within the public health sector or similarly regulated healthcare environments.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

In-depth knowledge of clinical workflows, particularly within diagnostic and specialist clinical services. Strong understanding of digital imaging systems, PACS/RIS/VNA and related clinical technologies Knowledge of international healthcare interoperability standards. Ability to work closely with clinicians, technical teams, vendors, and governance structures. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

ENQUIRIES

Ms N Dlamini, tel. no. (021) 483-8945

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It may be expected of shortlisted candidates to do a presentation and undergo a competency assessment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)LEAD AND MANAGE THE EHEALTH CLINICAL SYSTEMS PROGRAMME, INCLUDING CLINICIAN-FACING DIGITAL HEALTH INITIATIVES MANDATED BY THE EXECUTIVE. OVERSEE THE PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF PACS, RIS, VNA AND OTHER SPECIALISED CLINICAL SYSTEMS. APPLY AND ENFORCE IT, CLINICAL, AND MEDICO-LEGAL GOVERNANCE ACROSS ALL EHEALTH CLINICAL PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS. MANAGE PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS, AND SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH SCM, SITA, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERS. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL POLICIES, HEALTHCARE STANDARDS, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE STRATEGIC INPUT INTO THE DIGITAL HEALTH STRATEGY, CLINICAL INTEROPERABILITY, ANALYTICS, AND INNOVATION INITIATIVES (INCLUDING AI-ENABLED CLINICAL SOLUTIONS). LEAD, MANAGE, AND DEVELOP THE EHEALTH CLINICAL SYSTEMS TEAM, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND SUCCESSION PLANNING. MANAGE BUDGETS, FINANCIAL CONTROLS, AND REPORTING FOR THE EHEALTH CLINICAL SYSTEMS PORTFOLIO ACT AS A KEY LIAISON BETWEEN IT, CLINICAL SERVICES, GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS. COLLABORATE WITH THE BROADER IT ECOSYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS AND MANAGERS TO IMPLEMENT DEPARTMENTAL DIGITAL STRATEGY.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)Lead and manage the eHealth Clinical Systems programme, including clinician-facing digital health initiatives mandated by the executive. Oversee the planning, implementation, and operational management of PACS, RIS, VNA and other specialised clinical systems. Apply and enforce IT, clinical, and medico-legal governance across all eHealth clinical projects and operations. Manage procurement, contracts, and service level agreements in collaboration with SCM, SITA, and strategic partners. Ensure compliance with national and provincial policies, healthcare standards, and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic input into the digital health strategy, clinical interoperability, analytics, and innovation initiatives (including AI-enabled clinical solutions). Lead, manage, and develop the eHealth Clinical Systems team, including performance management, capacity building, and succession planning. Manage budgets, financial controls, and reporting for the eHealth Clinical Systems portfolio Act as a key liaison between IT, clinical services, governance structures, and external partners. Collaborate with the broader IT ecosystem stakeholders and managers to implement departmental digital strategy.

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.