Assistant Director – Medical Administration

Position: Assistant Director – Medical Administration
Reference: DHRMAINT/08/10/25 (Compensation Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act – COIDA)

Department:
Chief Directorate Human Resource Management
Directorate: Human Resource Maintenance – Medical Administration

Salary:
R444,036 – R532,602 per annum (Level 09)

Location:
Bank of Lisbon Building, Pretoria

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  • Minimum Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent.
  • A National Diploma in HRM/Public Administration (NQF 6) is required.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of three to five years’ experience in administration and supervisory roles.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge and application of the Compensation Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet usage, and mainframe systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer orientation.
  • Proven supervisory and team leadership experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and telephone etiquette skills.
  • Familiarity with Group Life Insurance Scheme (GLIS) policies and the medical administration processes for the regular force.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is recommended.
  • Ability to secure a confidential security clearance within 12 months of appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Duties:

  • Manage injury and disease cases for Defence Act Personnel (DAP) and Public Service Act Personnel (PSAP) on duty.
  • Oversee administration related to personnel losses, funerals, and the Group Life Insurance Scheme (GLIS).
  • Process the inclusion/re-inclusion of dependants of DAP for medical privileges.

• Operational Oversight:

  • Attend relevant meetings as required.
  • Inspect and verify all registers maintained by administrative staff.
  • Compile and update post profiles and duty rosters for the Medical Section.

• Supervisory & Developmental Functions:

  • Assess and monitor subordinate performance, recognizing excellence and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Support career management initiatives, encouraging staff development and promotion opportunities.
  • Nominate Medical Section staff for specialized and outstanding courses.

• Additional Duties:

  • Conduct investigations into critical enquiries and draft responses for senior authority approval.
  • Complete bi-annual performance assessments for all subordinates and compile corresponding reports.

Application Process

Enquiries:
Lt Col D. Tshabalala
Telephone: (012) 339 5333

How to Apply:
Submit your application to:
Department of Defence, Human Resources Management,
Chief Directorate HR Maintenance – Medical Section,
Private Bag X976, Pretoria, 0001.
Alternatively, you may deliver your application in person at the Department of Defence,
Bank of Lisbon Building, 400 Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria,
or email your application to: [email protected]