OPERATIONAL MANAGER (MAMBEDWINI CLINIC)

Department of Health

Nursing-PHC

Reference number: MA01/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R720 821 – R821 554 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet the prescribed requirements). Rural allowance 8%
Centre: Appelsbosch Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Degree/National Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. Only shortlisted candidate will submit proof of current registration with SANC (2026) as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery. A Post Basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with SANC. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred above must be appropriate /recognisable after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resource as proof of experience. (Only if shortlisted). Additional information Diploma in Nursing Management, Computer literacy. Valid Driver’s license Code B (08) will serve as a recommendation. Knowledge, Skills, Training, and Competencies Required: Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations, Knowledge of Legislative Framework and Departmental prescripts. Leadership, organisational, Decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Basic financial management skills. Knowledge of Human Resource Management. Personal Attitude, Responsive, Professionalism, Supportive, Assertive and Team player role. Communication skills and decision-making skills. Leadership and supervisory skills.

Duties

Assist in planning, organising and monitoring of objectives of the specialised unit/department. Manage all resources within the unit effectively and efficiently to ensure optimum service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care. Monitor Provision of quality comprehensive service delivery at PHC clinic. Participate actively in Operation Sukuma Sakhe programme. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, community and multidisciplinary team. Monitor safe patient service and improve client satisfaction. Participate in the attainment of Norms and Standards (OHSC). Contribute to the realization of Ideal Clinic (ICRM) status. Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing policies and procedures. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff within the unit and give guidance. Demonstrate an understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management Policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate the care and management of all patients through clinical audits. Ability to supervise PHC emergencies and refer appropriately. Monitor implementation of PHC Re-Engineering Monitor performance indicators on daily, weekly and monthly basis; provide feedback to management, analyse data and draw up quality improvement plan and implementation plan. Exercise control of discipline and any other Labour Related issues in terms of laid down procedures. Ensure complaint management is functional in the Clinic Ensure functionality of the Clinic committee programme so that community involvement and participation is achieved.

Where to send your application

should be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer, P/Bag X215, Ozwathini, 3242. email: Zakhele.nxumalo@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Manager

Enquiries

Mr. M Zele: Assistant Manager Nursing-PHC Tel No: (032) 294 8000

Note

NB: Applicants are encouraging to hand delivered or courier their applications this office will not be responsible for late or lost applications due to unreliable post office. Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83) and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, 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 reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number MA01/2026) Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Department). Equity Target: African Male.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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