DIRECTOR: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CONTROL

Post Number: MPDoH/Sep/26/1511

Post Station: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Salary: R1 317 384 p.a (Level 13) (All-Inclusive Remuneration Package).

Number of Posts: 1

Closing Date: 2026/09/18

Requirements

An under-graduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Health Sciences as recognised by SAQA. At least five (5) years’ experience in Public Health Services at a middle / senior managerial level. Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate. Proven knowledge and experience in Health Services delivery at Primary Health Care and hospital level within the District Health System, in line with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations within the Public Sector. Experience in managing emerging, re-emerging, malaria, and vector-borne diseases. A Master’s degree in Public Health qualification will be an added advantage. A driver’s license. Strategic and Leadership abilities. Financial Management; Project management, problem-solving and analysis. Change management, decision-making, conflict management, verbal communication and report writing skills. People management, Client-orientated and customer-focused. Computer literacy. A dynamic individual with excellent management skills. A proactive thinker; effective reporting, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.

Duties

Ensure optimal provision of communicable disease control and management in the Province. Ensure the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and operational plans for the Province. Submit timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports regarding programme activities. Develop, maintain and implement the strategies and policies in line with National Health-related legislation and frameworks. Provide strategic leadership and Human Resource Management and Development. Prepare and maintain the programme’s resources and meet the Health and Service needs of the province in accordance with the relevant prescripts. Represent the province of the Department at relevant forums. Facilitate the development and implementation of the system geared towards the improvement of service delivery.

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

NOTE: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za