DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Assistant Manager Nursing [PN-B4]: Specialty: Maternal, Child And Youth Health

Salary or stipendR785 568 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Manager Nursing [PN-B4]: Specialty: Maternal, Child And Youth Health. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/34, page 25

Reference number
HO 2026/11/41
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Job level
Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Compete
Centre
National Head Office
Directorate
Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services

What you will need

  • Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
  • Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the glossary of terms.
  • Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management

Professional registration

Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the glossary of terms. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, monitor and review policies, programmes and guidelines for special categories i.e. women, children, adolescents and youth.
  • Provide a comprehensive package of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services for special categories.
  • Facilitate audit on quality of clinical records pertaining to the provision of clinical care to special categories.
  • Reporting on indicators and programme performance for special categories.
  • Develop and review relevant Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material for special categories programmes and services.
  • Utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
  • Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act 101 of 1999 as amended.
  • Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
  • Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

  • Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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