ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE)

Department of Health

Salary: R785 568 per annum
Centre: Overstrand Sub-district Office, Hermanus
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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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 nursing experience 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification, Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid 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). Experience with statistical data and financial management. Good interpersonal, people management skills. Good communication skills. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Knowledge of Public Sector legislation.

Duties

General and operational management of the Sub-District PHC services as well as all related services linked to the PHC facilities and implementation of the prescribed package of services. Responsible for strategic and operational planning, the implementation of operational plans as well as monitoring and evaluation. Responsible for internal and external governance including collaboration with other sectors and stakeholders. Ensure sound Financial, Supply Chain Management and People Management practices. Ensure an effective Quality Assurance and Quality Management process. Manage Health Strategy and Support through good governance in Information management, Pharmaceutical & Laboratory Services.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.

Enquiries

Ms CT Marais Tel No: (028) 316-1166

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment. 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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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