Operational Manager Nursing (PRIMARY Health Care) (X3

Oorsig

Manage primary healthcare curative programmes and maternal, child, TB, HIV, AIDS and STI services at clinics in the Western Cape.

Vereistes

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48).
• OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, leadership, communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrate and in- depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation, regulations and departmental policies.
• Knowledge of Human resource and financial guidelines, policies and protocols.
• Knowledge and application of Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards.
• Knowledge of Community Orientated Primary Care.

Pligte

• The effective management and execution of relevant Curative Programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
• The effective management and execution of relevant woman and Child Health and TB/HIV/AIDS/STI within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
• Effective management of support services which includes Information management w.r.t data collection, verification, report writing and submission of data, Human resources, i.e. supervision of staff, development and performance management, finance and supply chain management to ensure effective budgeting and control, Control over infrastructure, maintenance and security.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide holistic management and leadership in the PHC facilities, mobiles, satellites and security.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Navrae: Ms AR Louw Tel No: (022) 709-5067

Notas

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery." It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS