Dr Aaron Motsoaledi
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi serves as Health minister (ANC) and earns R2 792 155 per year — about R232 680 per month, roughly 39.5× the national minimum wage — at DPSA salary grade Grade EC — Pay Level 1. On this tracker's performance scorecard, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is graded C (Average) — a mixed record. Across 3 tracked KPIs, the portfolio recorded 2 notable achievements and 3 documented failures, at a budget spend rate of 76%. NHI framework advancing but divisive. Provincial health finances remain uncontrolled.
Salary breakdown
Annual salary
R2 792 155
Monthly
R232 680
vs minimum wage
39.5× min wage
Salary source — DPSA 2025 approved rates
https://www.health.gov.za
Performance Scorecard · Grade C (Average)
Questionable value at R2.8m
NHI framework advancing but divisive. Provincial health finances remain uncontrolled.
Key Performance Indicators
Target
5 foundational milestones by 2025
Actual
2 of 5 completed
Target
All 9 provinces unqualified
Actual
4 qualified, 2 disclaimers
Target
Below 100 per 100,000
Actual
108 per 100,000
Achievements
NHI Fund board established and operational
Primary healthcare clinics extended hours in 3 provinces
Failures
Only 2 of 5 NHI milestones met — behind schedule
6 of 9 provincial health departments have adverse or qualified audits
Maternal mortality still above target
Budget spend rate
76%National Treasury Vote 18, 2024/25
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Salary figures from DPSA 2025 approved rates for office-bearers. Where a performance scorecard is shown, KPIs are drawn from official and media sources labelled per indicator. Independent public-accountability tool — not affiliated with any political party.