Western Cape Department Of Health And Wellness Deputy Director: PACS/RISK (e-Health Clinical Systems) Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join its Information Technology Directorate as a Deputy Director for PACS/RISK (e-Health Clinical Systems). This is a vital leadership position based at the Head Office in Cape Town, playing a crucial role in advancing digital health initiatives within the province.

This opportunity offers a professional the chance to lead and manage critical eHealth clinical systems and programmes. It involves overseeing the planning, implementation, and operational management of specialised clinical platforms, contributing significantly to healthcare delivery through technology.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for this position:

• Education: An appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree.
• Experience:
• Appropriate experience in clinical information systems, health informatics, or information management.
• Appropriate experience managing and leading clinician-facing digital health systems and programmes.
• Proven experience in the implementation and operational management of clinical systems and/or specialised clinical platforms.
• Appropriate experience managing complex clinical workflows, interoperability, and healthcare standards in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience in project and programme management across the full system lifecycle, including procurement, implementation, and operational support.
• Experience working within the public health sector or similarly regulated healthcare environments.
• Inherent Job Requirements:
• In-depth knowledge of clinical workflows, particularly within diagnostic and specialist clinical services.
• Strong understanding of digital imaging systems, PACS/RIS/VNA and related clinical technologies.
• Knowledge of international healthcare interoperability standards.
• Ability to work closely with clinicians, technical teams, vendors, and governance structures.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Key Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):
• Strong clinical systems and health informatics knowledge.
• Project and programme management expertise in clinical IT environments.
• Knowledge of IT, clinical, and medico-legal governance frameworks.
• Experience with Supply Chain Management (SCM), contract management, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of strategic and operational duties, including:

• Leading and managing the eHealth Clinical Systems programme, including clinician-facing digital health initiatives.
• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and operational management of PACS, RIS, VNA, and other specialised clinical systems.
• Applying and enforcing IT, clinical, and medico-legal governance across all eHealth clinical projects and operations.
• Managing procurement, contracts, and service level agreements in collaboration with SCM, SITA, and strategic partners.
• Ensuring compliance with national and provincial policies, healthcare standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Providing strategic input into the digital health strategy, clinical interoperability, analytics, and innovation initiatives (including AI-enabled clinical solutions).
• Leading, managing, and developing the eHealth Clinical Systems team, including performance management, capacity building, and succession planning.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the steps below:

• Visit the official Western Cape Government Health Jobs portal: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
• Navigate to the "online applications" section on the website.
• Complete the online application form as required.

Please note: The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026, at 17:00 PM. Ensure your application is submitted before this deadline.