MANAGER NURSING

Department of Health

Component: District Clinical Specialist Team: Advanced Midwife

Reference number: UMG/2026/13
Salary: R1 201 302 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Umgungundlovu Health District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Basic R425 qualifications (i.e. diploma or degree or in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. PLUS, post-basic Nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with the SANC in a relevant specialty. Plus, Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Plus, minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 (six) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 4 (four) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Please Note: Appropriate/recognisable experience in the context of these requirements also includes experience gained after registration in the particular discipline in a foreign country, and which registration is recognised by the SANC for registration in the particular discipline. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge in own discipline – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s health. Relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Programme planning, implementation and evaluation. Information management. Quality assurance and improvement programmes. Skills in own discipline – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s health. Leadership. Good communication. Problem solving. Computer literacy. Be able to work positively as part of DCST and other district teams. Stress tolerance. Self-confidence. Objective. Empathic.

Duties

Represent own discipline as a member of a District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for women, pregnant mothers and new-borns at all levels within a health district. Work closely with other members of the DCST. Promote equitable access to an appropriate level of care for all women, pregnant mothers and new-borns throughout the district. Maintain personal competency in own clinical discipline. Support PHC fixed and mobile clinics, community health centres and hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to own discipline. Support and meet with Subdistrict Midwife Mentors. Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and development, dissemination or implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standards. Facilitate and participate in the development, training and mentorship of health professionals in all facilities within the district. Facilitate and participate in the training, development and mentorship of nursing and allied health professionals and community workers under their supervision. Work with the District Management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of services. Prepare for and co-chair the Quarterly District Perinatal and Child Health Meetings. Provide support to ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, resources and sundries for the provision of quality clinical care. Assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients, (e.g. critical event analysis, morbidity and mortality meetings, especially Facility and District Perinatal and Child Health meetings), practitioners, (e.g. infection control) and the organisation, (e.g. performance reviews). Assist, support and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement cycles in health facilities and, where appropriate, in community settings such as schools and Ward-based Primary Health Care teams. Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Assist, support and participate in relevant research. Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST and with other professionals in the district involved in the delivery of maternal and neonatal care, especially the District Maternal and Child Health Manager/s. Enable engagement with the local community and relevant non-governmental organisations (E.g. Unjani Clinics), promoting adherence to district clinical and public health guidelines as appropriate. Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the district, the regional and tertiary hospitals as relevant as well as the provincial Department of Health. Present regular reports on activities, health services and programmes. Assist with strategic and operational planning of services in the district. Co-ordinate and supervise discipline related services within the district. Assist with the recruitment and management of relevant human resources.

Where to send your application

To be hand delivered to 171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Emailed To: N/A Couriered To: Human Resource Management Services, uMgungundlovu Health District Office,171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource: Practices

Enquiries

Mrs SW Mbambo Tel No: (039) 897 1000

Note

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants with foreign qualifications are requested to have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for quoting the relevant reference number. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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