OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gugulethu Community Health Centre | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 19/114
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Gugulethu Community Health Centre
Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Salary: R720 819 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R720 819 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48) OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the oneyear post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation.
- Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial policies.
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
Duties
- Manage, control and act in facets of health, support, security, cleaning, infection control and ground services.
- Personnel matters including supervision and Performance Management, Finances and Procurement, as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned facets.
- Manage planning to practice a holistic Health Service on a short/medium-/long-term basis.
- Render Clinical services and organise a cost- effective service on a daily basis.
- Ensure that all personnel undergo training according to their Individual Development and Performance Plan.
- Participate in community involvement.
- Collect and verify submission of accurate statistics timeously and give continuous positive support to the Facility Manager.
Enquiries
Mr S Menziwa Tel No: (021) 819-9079
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 19/114 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Gugulethu Community Health Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows
registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care,
accredited with the SANC (R48) OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing
(R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post
graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as
Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional
Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the oneyear post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial
policies. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
DUTIES : Manage, control and act in facets of health, support, security, cleaning, infection control and ground services. Personnel matters including supervision
and Performance Management, Finances and Procurement, as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned
facets. Manage planning to practice a holistic Health Service on a short/medium-/long-term basis. Render Clinical services and organise a cost- effective service on a daily basis. Ensure that all personnel undergo training
according to their Individual Development and Performance Plan. Participate in community involvement. Collect and verify submission of accurate statistics
timeously and give continuous positive support to the Facility Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Menziwa Tel No: (021) 819-9079
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Gugulethu Community Health Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows
registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care,
accredited with the SANC (R48) OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing
(R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post
graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as
Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional
Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the oneyear post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial
policies. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
DUTIES : Manage, control and act in facets of health, support, security, cleaning, infection control and ground services. Personnel matters including supervision
and Performance Management, Finances and Procurement, as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned
facets. Manage planning to practice a holistic Health Service on a short/medium-/long-term basis. Render Clinical services and organise a cost- effective service on a daily basis. Ensure that all personnel undergo training
according to their Individual Development and Performance Plan. Participate in community involvement. Collect and verify submission of accurate statistics
timeously and give continuous positive support to the Facility Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Menziwa Tel No: (021) 819-9079
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.