Salary: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R 1,317,384 per annum [basic salary consists of 70% 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:

Matric/Grade 12. A bachelor’s degree in the health sciences field (minimum NQF level 7). A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a health environment of which at least five years must have been at a middle or senior management level. Experience must include at least three years in data management, data analysis and interpretation including the use of different analytical tools. Experience in both qualitative and quantitative research and epidemiological research in particular. Must have a good people management track record. Excellent verbal communication, analytical and report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Advantages: A post-graduate qualification/certficate in Biostatistics, health care data management systems or data analysis. A sound understanding of healthcare risk measurement of quality and a profiling of health establishments.

Duties:

Develop and implement a health information framework for data collection, analysis and report on health norms and standards regulations. Direct the development and management of the health establishments register and database. Manage the co-ordination of health standards research. Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of a Research Strategy for the OHSC. Planning and execution of operational research as it relates to the work of the OHSC. Direct, guide and contribute to the management of the early warning system, collection, collation, analysis, and interpretation of information on health establishment performance and risk. Direct, guide and contribute to the development and management of the collection, collation, analysis, and interpretation of reports on health establishments’ compliance and complaints. Direct, guide and contribute to the development and management of health system information and key challenges to produce reports about the health system performance. Manage health system information, knowledge and business intelligence sharing regarding compliance with the standards and issuing of recommendations. Publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with the planning and monitoring and evaluation unit within the OHSC to monitor the performance of the programme. Direct and oversee research activities. General management of staff and resources. Manage risk and audit queries in the area of work.

Closing Date: 06 July 2026

Enquiries: Ms K Matjea at kmatjea@ohsc.org.za

A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for the above post. 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 (where applicable). 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.