DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 [PN-A8]: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND SPECIAL CARE

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/26
Salary: R1 069 215 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of nine [9] years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedure, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including the grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure. Financial management, problem solving, decision making and facilitation skills. Ability to plan, organize, lead and control. Project, conflict management, training and development skills. Good report writing and time management skills. Ensuring confidentiality. Understanding of public service policies and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity, honesty and assertiveness. Willingness to travel.

Duties

Develop, implement, monitor and review policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), special care and therapeutic and medical services. Coordinate and oversee the prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases within correctional centres. Coordinate and monitor the provision of therapeutic and medical support services within the department. Develop, implement, monitor and review medical parole policies, procedures and guidelines. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans relating to NCDs, special care and therapeutic services. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.