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Company: Free State Department of Health
Location: Free State
The Free State Department of Health and the Department of Education have launched an extensive recruitment drive, offering numerous career opportunities across the province.
These vacancies span a wide variety of sectors, ranging from frontline medical and nursing care to high-level strategic management and essential administrative support.
Medical and Clinical Healthcare Roles
The department is actively seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Medical Specialists: There are openings for Grade 1-3 Medical Specialists in Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Clinical Haematology.
- Medical Officers: Roles are available for Grade 1-3 Medical Officers, with specific focus on Haematology at Universitas (C) Hospital and general positions at Bongani Hospital.
- Nursing Professionals: The department is hiring a Manager for Nursing at a Level 3 Hospital, Operational Managers for Primary Health Care, and Professional Nurses, including specialty roles.
- Clinical Support: Additional opportunities include positions for a Nutritionist at the Fezile Dabi District Office and Environmental Health Practitioners (Grade 1-3) at Bongani Hospital.
Executive and Management Positions
Strategic leadership is critical for the department’s objectives. Several high-level roles are available for experienced professionals:
Deputy Directors: The Health Department is hiring for Deputy Directors in Financial Accounting, Human Resource Administration, Management Accounting, and Organisational Development and Job Evaluation, all based at the Bloemfontein Head Office.
Education Leadership: The Department of Education is recruiting a Deputy Director for the EMIS Directorate (eCares Manager) and a Deputy Director for ECCE (Operations Manager) at Thuto House.
Assistant Directors: There are various openings for Assistant Directors in Performance Management, Supply Chain Management (SCM), HR Administration, Labour Relations, and Organisational Development and Job Evaluation. Additionally, the Education Department is seeking an Assistant Director for Data Quality Assurance in the EMIS Sub-Directorate.
Administrative, Financial, and Operational Support
Effective public service requires a robust administrative backbone. Current openings include:
Human Resources and Audit: The department is looking for multiple Senior Human Resource Officers, an HR Officer (PERSAL), and four Internal Auditor positions.
Financial Services: Vacancies for State Accountants, Supply Chain Practitioners, and Labour Relations Officers are available to ensure institutional compliance.
Administrative Support: Numerous Administration Officer and Personal Assistant roles are available, primarily located at Universitas (C) Hospital and the Bloemfontein Head Office.
Technical and Specialized Services: Openings include a Security Officer Manager, a Food Service Manager, and a Transport Officer.
Education Department Roles: The Education sector is also hiring Social Workers (Social Services Professional) for the ECD-Directorate and Senior Administrative Officers for the EMIS Sub-Directorate at Fidel Castro.
Employment Locations
These positions are distributed across the Free State to support regional health and education infrastructure:
- Bloemfontein Head Office: A primary hub for management and administrative roles.
- Universitas (C) Hospital: A key facility featuring a high volume of clinical and support staff vacancies.
- Bongani Hospital: Currently hiring for medical and clinical practitioners.
- District Offices: Various roles are available at the Fezile Dabi, Thabo Mofutsanyane, Lejweleputswa, and Motheo (Mangaung) District Offices.
- Departmental Centres: Select administrative and social service roles are based at Thuto House and Fidel Castro.
