In terms of National Health Act No. 61 of 2003, Chapter 6, (41) (4) (d) the North West Health Developmental Social Welfare and Hospital Governance Institutions Act No. 2 of 1997, Chapter 4, (14) (1), the responsible member must appoint a representative hospital board for each Provincial, District or Specialized Hospitals.

The MEC for Health in the North West province hereby invites APPLICATIONS/ NOMINATIONS from members of community to be considered for appointment as members of the Hospital Board within their area of jurisdiction for a three years term of office.

Interested candidates should note that serving in a Hospital Board is largely a voluntary work that requires love, commitment and passion to serve the community of the North West Province.  A sitting allowance will however be considered for attending scheduled meetings if a member is not a full time employee of the state. The candidate must be able to set aside time to attend six (6) board meetings per annum and/or any special meeting/s or event/s as may be arranged by the Management of the Department of Health with the aim of enhancing health service delivery.

Role of the Hospital Board

Play an oversight role and make recommendations to or advise the management of the hospital on matters affecting the hospital and, on the means, and methods whereby the control, regulations, administration or management of the hospital may be improved.  The Hospital Board Chairperson shall serve/participate and report the hospital performance to the District Health Council.

Requirements of a valid applicant/nomination:

• must be South African citizen.
• must be 18 years or older.
• must have a valid Grade 12/matric certificate.
• possess experience/ expertise in the following fields: Financial, Human Resources, Legal, Mining, Business or any other skill which will be beneficial to the Hospital.
• must be of sound mind and not certifiable as mentally ill.
• never been found guilty of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without an option of a fine, unless free pardon has been granted or unless the imprisonment has expired three years before appointment.

NB:  All applications and nominations must be accompanied by certified copies of relevant qualifications as stated above and short Curriculum Vitae.

Please Note: Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of your application/ nomination.

Applications should be submitted for the attention of the Hospital CEO at the following addresses;

Attention: Dr. J.M.M. Shakung

Acting Hospital CEO

Potchefstroom Hospital

Street Address:                                                                                                 Postal Address:

Cnr. Chris Hani & Kruis Street                                                                Private Bag X 938

Potchefstroom

2520

Closing date:  17 July 2025 at 16h00