MANAGER NURSING (PN-A9): CHILD HEALTH

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1030
Salary: R1 201 302 – R1 373 562 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, preferably in Public Health. A minimum of ten (10) years of appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in management level of Child Health Care. Post basic qualifications in Child health, Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Administration will be an advantage. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work. Be able to work under pressure. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Coordinate Child Health programme in the province and liaise with National Sub-Directorate, Districts and other sectors on issues related to Child Health. Develop strategic plans, policies and protocols on implementation of Child Health programme. Support districts with the implementation of national and provincial policies. Render technical support, advice, and capacity building of personnel. Manage the rendering of Adolescent, Youth and Integrated School Health Programme in the province. Support the implementation of norms and standard for Child health programme. Manage the programme’s finances and budget, Conduct research on Child Health related issues. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.