This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PHC)

Department of Health

Component: Khambi Clinic

Reference number: VRH 03/2026
Salary: R720 819 - R809 313 per annum. Other Benefits: Medical Aid – Optional, Housing Allowance - Employee must meet prescribed requirements, 13th Cheque and 12% rural allowance.
Centre: Vryheid District Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. One year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwifery. A minimum of (9) nine years recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery, of which five (5) years must be recognizable experience after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Current SANC receipt. A valid driver’s license. Recommendations: HIV and AIDS Training. Community Health Nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training & Competencies Required: Knowledge and insight into nursing process and procedures. Knowledge of nursing statutes and other relevant Public Services Act/ legislations. Decision making and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills in dealing with conflict management. Knowledge and implement Batho Pele principles. Supervisory and analytical thinking skills. Stress tolerance, flexibility, empathy and ability to communicate constructively.

Duties

Provide effective management and professional leadership ensuring that facility is organized and covered with professional staff. Co-ordinate provision of quality patient care. Provide effective supervision of staff in the facility. Ensuring implementation of nursing standard, policies and procedures. Manage and direct efficient utilization of resources to enhance service delivery. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any other Labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures. Maintain client satisfaction through monitoring and setting of service standards. Implement and monitor Norms and Standards, Ideal clinic priorities and procurement processes. Monitoring and Implementation of EPMDS. Advocate for patients in facilitating proper treatment care, and adherence to Patient Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles. Ensure to keep accurate records. Compile unit statistics monthly.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid, 3100, HR office No: 09 or email to VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. ATS Sibiya Tel No: (034) 9822111, Ext. 4692

Note

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. The contents of this circular minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions without delay. It must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post are made aware on this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work. Directions To Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website (www.kznhealth.gov.za) issued by Minister of DPSA in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations 2016. Applicant must utilize the most recent Z83 form. The Z83 must be fully completed: Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and please note that it is no longer a requirement to submit any qualification or supporting documents, only shortlisted candidate will be required to produce certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number and the position for which you are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the Z83 form. 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 outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (Security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship and previous experience verifications) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification which is the inherent requirement of the job evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof when shortlisted. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. 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. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify your application. The post will be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Target.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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