ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CLINICAL TB CARE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399,
Pretoria, 0001. Hand-delivered applications may be submitted at Reception
(Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria
Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za
quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2025

NOTE : All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends
to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be
communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical
exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to
attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the
DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries.
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 Qualifications 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.

POST 25/13 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CLINICAL TB CARE REF NO: NDOH 72/2025

Directorate: DOTS Strategy Coordination
This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have previously applied need to reapply

SALARY : R468 459 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Health Science or Social
Science as recognized by SAQA. Post graduate qualification in public Health
will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ experience in health programme
management, training or facilitation, clinical management of TB and/ or HIV
patients, stakeholder management working in public health care environment.
Knowledge of HIV & AIDS and TB field, policy development, government rules
and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of South African public health
system, TB programme and applicable policies and legislation. Good
communication (verbal and written), project management, decision making,
analytical, stakeholder management, organizing and computer skills (MS
Office package).

DUTIES : Strengthen integration of TB and HIV services. Provide technical support to
Provinces on the implementation of the appropriate model for TPT and care at
District, Facility and Community levels. Organise and conduct training. Provide
technical assistance to Provinces and Districts in the development of their
training plans. Conduct TB management training for nurses and other health
care providers on the treatment of TB infection. Conduct support visits to
priority Provinces and Districts to monitor programme implementation. Ensure
uninterrupted supply of medicines used for the treatment of TB infection.
Conduct an investigation of stock-outs in pharmacies and depots.
Implementation of the end TB and closing the gap campaigns. Provide
technical support on the implementation of the campaigns at provincial and
district levels.

ENQUIRIES : Dr L Mvusi Tel No: (012) 395 8816

We wish you all the best with your applications