Quality Governance Manager

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 15 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Clinix Health Group (CHG), which helps communities live longer, healthier lives through quality and affordable healthcare, is hiring a Quality Governance Manager at its Hyde Park head office, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (ref 207172).

The incumbent develops, implements and maintains enterprise-wide quality governance frameworks, quality management systems, compliance standards and continuous-improvement initiatives across the Group. The role drives quality excellence, regulatory compliance, audit management, root cause analysis, risk management and quality-performance reporting so CHG delivers safe, effective, patient-centred care.

Key outputs include an ISO 9001/7101 and OHSC-aligned QMS, risk-based audit tools, RCA investigations into quality incidents and sentinel events, quality dashboards with the Data Analytics Manager, and timely reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. Permanent role; apply before 21 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality governance policies, procedures and guidelines

• Drive implementation of quality governance frameworks across the Group and continuously improve them

• Develop, implement and maintain Quality Management Systems aligned to ISO 9001/7101 and OHSC requirements

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and organisational policies

• Deliver quality governance awareness and training programmes

• Coordinate and conduct audits and quality reviews; analyse findings and drive corrective actions

• Develop and monitor risk-based audit tools and quality assurance processes

• Lead root cause analysis investigations into quality incidents and sentinel events

• Work with the Data Analytics Manager on insights; build dashboards, metrics and quality performance reports

• Build relationships with divisional leaders, regulators and quality teams

• Report accurately and on time to senior leadership and governance committees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, Quality Management or related field

• Advantageous: postgraduate degree/certification in Quality or Healthcare Management; ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

• 3–5 years’ experience in Quality Management or Governance

• 5 years’ experience in a healthcare-related environment

• 2+ years’ experience in a SHEQ environment

• 3–5 years’ managerial experience

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 7101 management systems

• Advanced computer literacy and MS Office proficiency

Skills & Requirements

Quality Management SystemsClinical GovernanceISO 9001ISO 7101OHSC ComplianceAudit ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisRisk ManagementSHEQQuality Performance ReportingData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementTraining Delivery