DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Operational Manager Nursing (PN-B3): Phc

Salary or stipendR720 819 – R821 484 per annum

The Department of Health is looking for a Operational Manager Nursing (PN-B3): Phc. This is a permanent role based in Mpumalanga.

Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District)Applications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/172, page 165

Reference number
MPDOH/NOV/26/1692
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Mpumalanga
Closing date
20 November 2026
Centre
Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District)

What you will need

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e.
  • Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care.
  • At least five (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science.
  • A post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health service management.

Experience

A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing. Experience and knowledge of the District Health System.

Professional registration

Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care. A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills.
  • Problem Solving, planning and organising Skills.
  • Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, inter-personal and communication and communication skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline.
  • Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility.
  • Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard in accordance with the PHC delivery package.
  • Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas.
  • Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles.
  • Coordinate community involvement and participation.
  • Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility.
  • Monitor information management and documentation.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms. Glory Mokone
  • Telephone: (013) 766 3340, (013) 766 3103, (013) 766 3351, (013) 766 3087, (013) 766 3018

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