PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGER

Department of Health

Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Centre: Drakenstein PHC, Drakenstein Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Experience: Appropriate management experience in an appropriate healthcare environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of the district health system. A firm grasp of the principles and practice of primary healthcare in the South African context. Computer literacy. Ability to communicate (verbal and written).

Duties

Provide strategic leadership, governance, operational management, quality assurance and oversight of Primary Health Care services within the Sub-District, including clinic-based and community-based services, oral health services, the implementation of the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach, burden of disease management, internal policy and procedure development, monitoring and evaluation systems, and complaints management. Oversee the effective management of critical support services on the Primary Health Care platform, including pharmacy services, information management and data systems, infrastructure, equipment, cleaning services and security services. Ensure sound financial planning, budget management and expenditure control, including demand management, stock control, asset management and compliance with audit requirements. Manage workforce planning and human resource processes, including labour relations, disciplinary matters, performance management and the development of staff within the Sub-District Primary Health Care platform. Establish and maintain effective liaison, collaboration and network with relevant stakeholders within the ecosystem, including hospitals, non-governmental organizations, private service providers, municipalities and community structures, and promote the effective functioning of clinic committees.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.

Enquiries

Ms. H Liebenberg Tel No: (023) 348-8101

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a practical test and competency assessment. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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