Director: TB and CDC (H/D/3/2026)
Job Details
Position: Director: TB and CDC
Reference Number: H/D/3/2026
Department: Free State Department of Health
Centre: Corporate Office, Bloemfontein
Salary: R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum (Level 13)
All-inclusive package
70% basic salary
30% flexible portion (structured in terms of applicable rules)
Medical Aid: Optional (subject to meeting prescribed requirements)
Job Overview
The Director: TB and CDC is a senior management role responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of Tuberculosis (TB) and Communicable Disease Control (CDC) programmes within the Free State Department of Health. The position focuses on strengthening programme performance, improving quality of care, ensuring compliance with national standards, and reducing the burden of TB through effective planning, monitoring, and resource management.
The role also plays a critical part in fostering collaboration with stakeholders and creating a social compact to achieve improved health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Programme Management
Provide strategic leadership and direction for TB and CDC programmes.
Create and strengthen a social compact with stakeholders to improve TB health outcomes.
Develop, coordinate, and manage the TB Business Plan.
TB Programme Implementation & Quality Improvement
Implement strategies aimed at reducing the burden of TB within the province.
Improve quality of care by setting, monitoring, and enforcing national norms and standards.
Strengthen systems for user and patient feedback.
Financial & Resource Management
Manage financial affairs related to TB and CDC programmes.
Monitor and control expenditure in line with the approved Business Plan.
Oversee Human Resource Management, Finance, and Supply Chain Management within the Directorate.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Monitor performance against key performance indicators of the Directorate.
Ensure implementation of planned activities and timely corrective action.
Produce accurate reports and data-driven analyses to support decision-making.
People Management & Organisational Support
Manage and support staff within the Directorate, creating a conducive work environment.
Promote teamwork, effective communication, and conflict management.
Build capacity and ensure accountability within the programme team.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Matric.
Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA, in:
Public Health, or
Nursing, or
Social Sciences.
Registration as a health professional with a recognised professional body.
Current professional registration for 2025/2026.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle to senior managerial level.
Experience in managing public health or communicable disease programmes will be an advantage.
Mandatory Requirements
SMS Pre-Entry Certificate (Nyukela) or proof of registration.
Valid driver’s licence.
Computer literacy.
Knowledge & Skills
Client orientation and customer focus.
Knowledge management and data analysis.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Project management and presentation skills.
Teamwork, conflict management, and people-centred leadership.
Applications & Enquiries
Applications: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Enquiries: Ms. B.S. Ramodula – Tel: (051) 403 1632