Salary: Salary: An all-inclusive salary package of R 1, 101, 468 per annum (basic salary consists of 70% or 76% of the total package, OHSC’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion). The flexible portion can be structured according to OHSC guidelines.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in health sciences, public health, health systems, statistics or epidemiology.  At least 5 years’ experience in health systems research, health data analysis and health programme evaluation of which 3 years must have been at a junior management or equivalent level. Excellent problem-solving, decision making, communication (written and verbal) and conflict resolution skills. Excellent report writing and research methodology skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Added advantages: A postgraduate qualification in health systems, public health, health research, epidemiology or biostatics would be an advantage. Experience in health systems, healthcare quality or a health-related regulatory body would be an added advantage.

Duties:

Support the development and implementation of the framework and strategy for health systems research in relation to regulation of quality of healthcare services. Facilitate and manage the research, analysis and reporting on health systems quality including the implementation of norms and standards for quality of healthcare for the national system. Collaborate with independent researchers, academic and research institutions to review identified research priorities within the OHSC and implementation thereof. Monitor and measure the research performance related to achievement of regulatory outcomes and impact (improvements to quality and safety) within the health system. Manage the provision of advice and information on the status of the health system and quality innovations and best practices. Co-ordinate and monitor the requests for and authorisation of access to OHSC data.

Closing Date: 9 November 2026

Enquiries: Ms K Matjea at telephone numbers: (012) 942 7808, or recruitment@ohsc.org.za

A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for the above posts. Applications should be submitted online on the website of the Office of Health Standards Compliance: https://vacancies.ohsc.org.za. No emailed, posted or hand delivered applications will be considered. All required documents, as indicated on the website, must be uploaded and attached where applicable. These include a CV with comprehensive details of your experience, copies of certified qualification certificates (including matric), ID as well as drivers’ licence and professional registration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by SAQA and to submit proof of such with their applications. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. The OHSC reserves the right not to fill the above post. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only; if notification of an interview is not received within 3 months after the closing date, applicants may regard their application as unsuccessful. Candidate(s) will be subjected to personal suitability and security checks and other vetting procedures.