This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CONTROL
Department of Health
Directorate: Communicable Diseases Control
- Reference number
- NDOH 51/2026
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, [basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
- Centre
- Pretoria.
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences. NQF 8 qualification in Health Science will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in health management field. Knowledge of Health Act, PFMA, Human Resources and procurement policies and well as the science of health promotion, social determinants of health and its impact on prevention and control of communicable diseases and health outcomes. Knowledge and experience in policy development and analysis, current strategies for improving prevention and control of communicable diseases outcomes. Knowledge of relevant national regulations and policies within health that impact on prevention and control of communicable diseases outcomes. Good communication (verbal and written), strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial, knowledge and change management, problem-solving, analytical, facilitation and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.
Duties
Strengthen epidemic preparedness and response in line with the international health regulations (IHR). Conduct quarterly IHR/National Action Plan on Health Services (NAPHS) meetings to assess progress on the implementation of the NAPHS Annual Operational Plan. Facilitate the process of ensuring that systems are in place to implement IHR policy and guidelines. Monitor and evaluate the communicable disease control programme. Strengthen systems for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) for communicable diseases. Assist with resource mobilisation to implement plans. Provide leadership functions, including with regards to the prevention and control of communicable diseases and the development of policy and guidelines for communicable disease control. Facilitate legislation, policy and guideline formulation for communicable diseases. Coordinate Epidemiology and Surveillance of communicable diseases. Strengthening partnerships and collaboration on communicable diseases. Strengthen cross border, regional, and international collaboration of communicable diseases as well as strengthen partnerships for addressing communicable diseases in South Africa. Manage resources, risk, and audit queries. Manage risks related to achieving the objectives of the Directorate, put systems in place to minimize risks, conduct risk assessments and develop and implement as risk management plan.
Where to send your application
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
Enquiries
Ms A Cele Tel No: (012) 395 8521
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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