MANAGER NURSING PNA9 in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/215
Job Ref Number
H/M/34/2026
Centre
Lejweleputswa District
Salary
R1 155 099 per annum, all -inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and
Requirements
Senior certificate or Grade 12, Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. At least 5 years’ experience after qualifying in Primary Health care Specialty – NIMART trained and Primary Health Care Reengineering highly recommended Skills and Knowledge: Qualification in Psychiatry, Nursing Management/ Administration/ Health Care Management and Nursing Education, Diploma in Primary Health Care. Ability to function at different levels of care related to the specialty qualified for. In depth knowledge and understanding of Health-related Acts, Regulations, Guidelines and other related policies such as; Nursing Act and Regulations, Health Act, Code of Ethics, Professional Scope of Practice Act Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mental Health Care Act. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service including: Skills Development Act, Public Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedure and Disciplinary Code Procedures.
Duties
Ensure that holistic nursing care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the Head of Nursing Service of the Institution including the overall management (i.e. Operational HR and Finance thereof. Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practices. Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the division.
Enquiries
Ms. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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 successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/215 : MANAGER NURSING PNA9 REF NO: H/M/34/2026 SALARY : R1 155 099 per annum, all -inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Medical Aid (Optional) Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District REQUIREMENTS : Senior certificate or Grade 12, Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. At least 5 years’ experience after qualifying in Primary Health care Specialty – NIMART trained and Primary Health Care Reengineering highly recommended Skills and Knowledge: Qualification in Psychiatry, Nursing Management/ Administration/ Health Care Management and Nursing Education, Diploma in Primary Health Care. Ability to function at different levels of care related to the specialty qualified for. In depth knowledge and understanding of Health-related Acts, Regulations, Guidelines and other related policies such as; Nursing Act and Regulations, Health Act, Code of Ethics, Professional Scope of Practice Act Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mental Health Care Act. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service including: Skills Development Act, Public Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedure and Disciplinary Code Procedures. DUTIES : Ensure that holistic nursing care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the Head of Nursing Service of the Institution including the overall management (i.e. Operational HR and Finance thereof. Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practices. Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the division. ENQUIRIES : Ms. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706 APPLICATIONS : Applications to be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment