DIRECTOR: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CONTROL is a South African government vacancy at Department of Health (DoH). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria. | closing date: 06 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
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.
Directorate
Communicable Diseases Control
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.
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.
Enquiries
Ms A Cele Tel No: (012) 395 8521 OTHER POSTS
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
Original Text
Directorate: Communicable Diseases Control
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.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Cele Tel No: (012) 395 8521
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.