Public Service

Employment and Labour Assistant Director: Medical Payments Vacancy 2026

Employment and Labour

Public Service (PSETA)

How this salary compares

At R40 600 a month, this post pays below the median of R77 691 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric, in Gauteng (10 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R43 070 and R109 782.

25th percentile: R43 070
Median: R77 691
75th percentile: R109 782

This post sits in the 20th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 10 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Compensation Fund, a key entity within the Department of Employment and Labour, is offering a vital opportunity for an Assistant Director in Medical Payments. This role is based in Pretoria and is central to ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of medical invoices and payments.

This position is ideal for a dedicated professional with a background in financial services, medical aid, or claims processing, looking to contribute to public service within a critical financial and administrative function. The successful candidate will play a significant role in managing resources and supporting provincial offices to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
Accounting
Finance
Internal Audit
Informatics
Business Management (or Administration)
Operations Management
Public Administration
Health-related qualification (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy)
Four (4) years of functional experience in a financial services, medical aid, or claims processing environment.
At least two (2) years of the above experience must be at a Senior Practitioner or Senior Administrative level.
Knowledge of:
Compensation Fund business strategies and goals
Public Service regulations, policies, and procedures
Compensation Fund value chain and business processes
COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act), procedures, and processes
Customer service (Batho Pele Principles)
Operations systems
Risk awareness
Technical knowledge
General knowledge of the Public Service Regulation
Medical related Legislation & Regulatory Knowledge & Implementation
PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
Skills in:
Communication (verbal and written)
Business Report Writing
Decision making
Conflict Management
Financial Management
Management Skills (e.g., Team leadership, Planning and Organising, Problem solving and analysis)
Analysing and Interpreting information
Medical bill reviewing
Medical Policy Management
Medical aid knowledge (case management)
Project Management and Planning
Information Analysis and Interpretation
Clinical risk mitigation
Clinical coding
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Stakeholder Development and Management

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the finalisation of medical invoices for Head Office and Provincial offices.
Provide input in the development of policies and operational plans for Provinces.
Monitor medical payments to prevent wasteful expenditure for both Head Office and Provinces.
Offer technical support to provincial offices and medical service providers.
Manage all resources within the sub-directorate.

What the Work Involves

As an Assistant Director: Medical Payments, you will be responsible for overseeing the critical process of medical invoice finalisation for the Compensation Fund's Head Office and its various provincial branches. Your day-to-day work will involve meticulously tracking and coordinating payments, ensuring that all procedures align with established policies and operational plans, to which you will also contribute.

A significant part of your role will be dedicated to preventing wasteful expenditure by diligently monitoring medical payments across all operational centres. You will act as a key resource, providing essential technical support to provincial teams and external medical service providers, helping them navigate payment processes and regulations. This position operates within an office environment in Pretoria, with a focus on administrative oversight and resource management for the sub-directorate.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please email your application to the address below. Ensure you include the reference number in your application.

Email Address: Jobs-CF7@labour.gov.za
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Reference Number: HR5/1/2/3/24
Deadline: 18 September 2026

Priority will be given to Persons with disability, Indians, and Whites for this position.

This listing in context

What the 315 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 117
In Gauteng: 53
Closing within 7 days: 22

25% of the 117 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 25%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 315 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 130 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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What this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

How the selection usually runs

Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.

What you leave with

Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.

Where this leads next

Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.