Deputy Director: Facilities Management
Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health
- Location
- Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview The Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health is seeking a Deputy Director for Facilities Management at Ladysmith Regional Hospital. This is a single post (Ref No: LRH 06/2026) within the Facilities Management department, offering an all-inclusive annual salary of R932,292. The remuneration package is structured with 70% basic salary and a 30% flexible portion in line with applicable rules. What you will do The Deputy Director: Facilities Management will be responsible for: * Monitoring contracted hotel, facilities, and support services to ensure adherence to service level agreements, quality standards, value for money, and timely corrective action. * Managing and coordinating support services, including Information Technology (e-Health), cleaning, telecommunications, registry and reprographics, maintenance, gardening, mortuary, housekeeping, security, laundry, and transport. * Ensuring the implementation, functioning, and monitoring of the e-Health electronic patient record management system, including accurate, secure, and timely capture, retrieval, reporting, and protection of patient information. * Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, government regulations, the Ideal Hospital Framework, and Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) standards; coordinating assessments, quality improvement plans, and corrective actions within the area of responsibility. * Ensuring effective management of human and financial resources within the directorate through workforce planning, staff supervision, performance management, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and cost containment in line with applicable prescripts. * Providing technical and operational advice to hospital management and ensuring the reliability and maintenance of standby, emergency, and critical facilities and infrastructure. * Contributing as a member of the multidisciplinary management team to effective hospital governance, service delivery, integrated planning, and performance reporting. * Developing, maintaining, and implementing effective disaster preparedness, business continuity, and major incident management plans for facilities and support services. * Assessing service delivery alternatives, including outsourcing where appropriate, and recommending improvements to procurement, contract management, maintenance, and operational efficiency. * Ensuring adherence to occupational health and safety requirements, infection prevention and control measures, and appropriate risk management across all facilities and support services. * Managing staff training, capacity building, and ongoing development in line with individual performance needs, departmental priorities, and service delivery requirements. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent. * An appropriate Degree / National Diploma in Administration / Management or equivalent. * At least 3 years’ appropriate junior managerial experience in Systems Management. * Unendorsed Valid driver’s license. * Knowledge of and experience in General Administration, Patient Administration and Information Systems. * Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations inclusive of Patient fees manual. * Sound management, negotiation, inter-personal, decision making and problem solving skills. * Working knowledge of the Basic Accounting Systems (BAS). * Understanding of Information Technology and IT system. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel. * Ability to handle sensitive financial information in strictest confidence. * Experience in budgeting financial planning and analysis. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role will possess a relevant qualification in Administration or Management at Degree/National Diploma level, coupled with at least three years of junior managerial experience in Systems Management. They should have a strong background in general and patient administration, information systems, and relevant legislative frameworks. Essential skills include sound management, negotiation, interpersonal communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Candidates must be computer literate in MS Word and Excel, understand IT systems, have working knowledge of BAS, and experience in budgeting and financial analysis, demonstrating the ability to handle sensitive financial information confidentially. A valid, unendorsed driver's license is also required. Candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply as this is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Deadline 13 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-lrh-06-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Microsoft Excel
- Health and safety (OHS)
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