ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE)

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.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

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

Note

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.

More posts like this

• Health vacancies in Western Cape (83)
• All Health vacancies (340)
• Government jobs in Western Cape (198)
• Every post in DPSA Circular 32 of 2026

Related open posts