Assistant Manager Nursing (PRIMARY Health Care)

Overview

Assistant Manager Nursing for Primary Health Care at Nomzamo CDC in Khayelitsha, responsible for clinical governance and service delivery implementation.

Requirements

• 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 diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48). -OR A4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Health Care Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification reflected as in the requirements above.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to function independently as well as in a multi- disciplinary team (Including the NPO sector).
• Good interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Extensive knowledge with statistical data, financial management and contract Management.

Duties

• Responsible for the Corporate and Clinical governs of the health facility (services and programs).
• Responsible for implementing services delivery priorities iro clinical protocols, guidelines and SOP that address the Burden of Disease.
• Responsible for Quality Assurance;
• IDEAL Clinic implementation and infrastructure maintenance planning.
• Management of human and physical resources and control of financial expenditure. -Involvement in training programmes in conjunction with Human Resource development and Training component.
• Liaise with relevant role players ensuring an integrated service within the district.
• Provide or assist with services within KESS facilities and across the Metro East Ecosystem in accordance with operational requirements and service delivery needs.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms N Peton Tel No: (021) 360-4633

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS