DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (PN-A8): MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Health Sciences that allows registration with health regulatory body of South Africa.
- A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate / recognisable experience as health professionals.
- At least four (4) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience at management level in Mental Health Services Coordination.
- Core competencies: Knowledge of mental health services, communication skills, financial management, planning and organisation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Project management.
- Registration with relevant health regulatory body of South Africa.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Coordinate and support the implementation of Mental Health Act 17 of 2002, National mental health policy framework and strategic plan 2023-2030 and Health sector drug master plan in the province.
- Develop a provincial comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse, Coordinate and support the provision of the forensic mental health services, Coordinate the establishment of the mental health community-based services in the province.
- Develop a strategy to manage child and adolescence in the province.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to maintain existing mental health services.
- Provide technical support to districts on matters relating to mental health.
- Monitor program performance using available tool and innovative method to strengthen the program.
- Develop monitoring framework that will provide for participation of all stakeholders.
- Develop and implement the strategies in line with provincial policies, guidelines and ensure integration into primary health care.
- Assist in the coordination of services including training and capacity building for health care workers.
- Support and facilitate the licensing of NPOs and NGOs involved in the management of persons with mental illness and/or severe or profound intellectual disability.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and inter-sectoral collaboration on mental health and substance abuse management.
- Compile and submit reports and progress update.
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351
- Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. please note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026, the posts of Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Warburton CHC and Emthonjeni Clinic, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/766, Chief Personnel Officer (Amajuba Memorial Hospital (X2 Posts), Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Mar/26/775, and its closing date of 29 May 2026, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, the posts of Medical Physicist Grade 1: Oncology (Rob Ferreira Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/933, Dental Laboratory Technician Grade 1: Dentistry (6 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/949 and Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Grade 1: Dentistry (X2 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/979 and its closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Health Sciences that allows registration with health regulatory body of South Africa. A minimum of nine (09)
years appropriate / recognisable experience as health professionals. At least four (4) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /
recognisable experience at management level in Mental Health Services
Coordination. Core competencies: Knowledge of mental health services, communication skills, financial management, planning and organisation,
monitoring and evaluation. Project management. Registration with relevant
health regulatory body of South Africa. Basic computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Coordinate and support the implementation of Mental Health Act 17 of 2002, National mental health policy framework and strategic plan 2023-2030 and
Health sector drug master plan in the province. Develop a provincial comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse, Coordinate and support
the provision of the forensic mental health services, Coordinate the establishment of the mental health community-based services in the province.
Develop a strategy to manage child and adolescence in the province. Ensure effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to maintain
existing mental health services. Provide technical support to districts on matters relating to mental health. Monitor program performance using available
tool and innovative method to strengthen the program. Develop monitoring framework that will provide for participation of all stakeholders. Develop and
implement the strategies in line with provincial policies, guidelines and ensure integration into primary health care. Assist in the coordination of services
including training and capacity building for health care workers. Support and facilitate the licensing of NPOs and NGOs involved in the management of
persons with mental illness and/or severe or profound intellectual disability.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and inter-sectoral collaboration on mental health and substance abuse management. Compile and submit reports and
progress update.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.