PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGER

Department of Health

Central Karoo District

Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
Centre: Beaufort West Sub-District, stationed at Beaufort West Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 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/recognisable experience in District Heath Systems and Management. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Willingness to attend to community needs after hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good organisational, interpersonal, creative problem solving and research skills. Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System and Comprehensive Service Plan. Basic knowledge and experience in office administration, financial and procurement administration.

Duties

Overall strategic management of the PHC facilities in the sub-district/s (Central Karoo District). Manage the implementation of the COPC approach and support the external and internal interface, with all the appropriate Health Programme. Manage/support the health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM). Ensure efficient financial planning, control and the effective use of all resources. Participate in Human Resource Management and Skills Development Planning and Labour relations of PHC staff within the Sub-district/s (Central Karoo District). Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Dr AJ Muller Tel No: (044) 414-8211

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subject to competency testing.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.