Dr Themba Hadebe is a dynamic medical doctor and healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience across both the public and private health sectors in South Africa. He currently serves as the Clinical Executive at Bonitas Medical Fund, which is South Africa’s second-largest open medical scheme, where he leads the strategic oversight of the clinical and managed care portfolio. In this role, he plays a crucial part in driving innovative care models, optimising clinical outcomes, and enhancing healthcare value for the scheme’s members.

Dr Hadebe is currently a board member of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) and serves on its Governance and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Committees.

Dr Hadebe is a registered occupational health practitioner with a passion for systems-thinking approaches that link health outcomes to workforce productivity and national development. Throughout his career, he has held senior clinical leadership roles and has championed integrated workplace health and wellness programmes across various industries. He bases his approach on value-based healthcare and person-centred care delivery, which guarantees measurable impact and sustainability.

A graduate of Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr Hadebe’s academic journey reflects a profound commitment to leadership and excellence in healthcare. He holds an Executive Development Programme qualification from Wits Business School, a qualification in Healthcare Strategy from Harvard Business School and a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is currently pursuing an MPhil in Healthcare Systems at Stellenbosch University, focusing his research on health economics and systems evaluation. His work continues to shape how healthcare funders, employers, and administrators collaboratively design and implement solutions that drive meaningful health outcomes across South Africa.