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