Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/157
OPERATIONAL MANAGER (PHC)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 35–37
- Circular Post
- 33/157
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R720 819 – R821 454 per annum. Plus 8% rural allowance. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance
(Employee must meet prescribed requirements).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Ilembe Health District Office (KwaDukuza Primary Health Care)
- Reference information
- BAL 01/2026
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R720 819 – R821 454 per annum. Plus 8% rural allowance. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance
(Employee must meet prescribed requirements).
Requirements
- Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate).
- Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026).
- A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse after registration of which 05 years must be appropriate recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care nursing and registration as a clinical nurse practitioner.
- Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid Code 08 Drivers License and have computer literacy.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc.
- Knowledge of public service regulations.
- Disciplinary code, human resource policies, hospital generic and specific policies.
- Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling.
- Financial and budgetary knowledge.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Co-ordination and planning skills.
- Team building and supervisory skills.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
- Ability to assist in information of patient care related policies.
- Computer skills in basic programmed.
Duties
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of Primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in the line with public health indicators, set standards and target with a view to report thereon and initiate a corrective active timeously.
- Analyse health policy and programmed imperatives with a view to develop customize implementation strategies to guide to primary health care services providers in the service area towards complying with the stated norms, standard and target.
- Participate actively in Operations Sukuma sakhe.
- Monitor implementation of PHC re-engineering.
- Ensure that compliant management is functional in the clinic.
- Participate in achieving norms and standards (OHSC).
- Contribute to the realization of ideal clinic status determination.
- Identify transversal health care and systems barrier (including emerging health trend in service areas) with a view to ensure corrective action at appropriate level.
- Ensure and monitor that primary health service within the designated service areas are provided with adequate support by multidisciplinary teams attached to the clinics as well as other corporate services attached to the facility.
- Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmers provide a seamless services delivery platform, including prioritizing needs of the service area and allocate resources accordingly.
- Ensure that effective and efficient utilization of allocated resources, including the development of staff, procurement planning inputs and maintenance of prescribed information management systems.
Enquiries
Mrs R Bhagwandin Tel No: (032) 437 3500
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Please forward all applications to: The Director: District Health Office, ILembe Health District Office, Private Bag X10620, KwaDukuza, 4450 OR Hand delivered to: corner of 1 King Shaka Street and Cato Street, King Shaka
Notes and Z83 guidance
Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application form for employment which is obtainable at any Government Department or the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full. The reference number must be indicated in provided form Z83 e g. EMRSILE 01/2024. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as Educational qualification dates(s) of registration with council, relevant work experience and periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV.
- Applicants are not required to submit Copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
- Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged.
- Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC).
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Further, respective successful candidate will be required to enter into a permanent employment contract with the Department of Health and a Performance Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor.
- Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
- The Department Reserves the Right to or not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s) Applicants in possession of a foreign qualifications are not required to submit Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested only if shortlisted.
- 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. NB: Due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S & T allowance to candidates attending the interviews. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.”
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 33/157 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER (PHC) REF NO: BAL 01/2026 (X1 POST) Component: Ballito Clinic
SALARY : Grade 1: R720 819 – R821 454 per annum. Plus 8% rural allowance. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance
(Employee must meet prescribed requirements).
CENTRE : Ilembe Health District Office (KwaDukuza Primary Health Care)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate). Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as
a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing
Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Registration
Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health
Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026). A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse after
registration of which 05 years must be appropriate recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care nursing
and registration as a clinical nurse practitioner. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid Code 08 Drivers License and have computer
literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho
Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc. Knowledge of public service regulations. Disciplinary code,
human resource policies, hospital generic and specific policies. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and
counselling. Financial and budgetary knowledge. Good listening and communication skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and
supervisory skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to assist in
information of patient care related policies. Computer skills in basic programmed.
DUTIES : Monitor and evaluate the performance of Primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in the line with public health
indicators, set standards and target with a view to report thereon and initiate a corrective active timeously. Analyse health policy and programmed imperatives
with a view to develop customize implementation strategies to guide to primary health care services providers in the service area towards complying with the
stated norms, standard and target. Participate actively in Operations Sukuma sakhe. Monitor implementation of PHC re-engineering. Ensure that compliant
management is functional in the clinic. Participate in achieving norms and standards (OHSC). Contribute to the realization of ideal clinic status
determination. Identify transversal health care and systems barrier (including emerging health trend in service areas) with a view to ensure corrective action
at appropriate level. Ensure and monitor that primary health service within the designated service areas are provided with adequate support by multidisciplinary teams attached to the clinics as well as other corporate services
attached to the facility. Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmers provide a seamless services
delivery platform, including prioritizing needs of the service area and allocate resources accordingly. Ensure that effective and efficient utilization of allocated
resources, including the development of staff, procurement planning inputs and maintenance of prescribed information management systems.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs R Bhagwandin Tel No: (032) 437 3500
APPLICATIONS : Please forward all applications to: The Director: District Health Office, ILembe Health District Office, Private Bag X10620, KwaDukuza, 4450 OR Hand
delivered to: corner of 1 King Shaka Street and Cato Street, King Shaka
Centre, KwaDukuza, 4450 or Email it to mandla.mthembu@kznhealth.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr M.D Mthembu
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application form for employment which is obtainable at any
Government Department or the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full. The reference number must be indicated in provided
form Z83 e g. EMRSILE 01/2024. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as Educational qualification dates(s) of registration with council, relevant
work experience and periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV.
Applicants are not required to submit Copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates
only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship
and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not
to fill the post (s). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post
Further, respective successful candidate will be required to enter into a permanent employment contract with the Department of Health and a
Performance Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3
months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Department Reserves the Right to or not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s) Applicants in possession of a foreign qualifications are not required to submit Copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested only if
shortlisted. 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. NB: Due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S & T allowance to candidates attending the interviews. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative
employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.”
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
SALARY : Grade 1: R720 819 – R821 454 per annum. Plus 8% rural allowance. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance
(Employee must meet prescribed requirements).
CENTRE : Ilembe Health District Office (KwaDukuza Primary Health Care)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate). Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as
a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing
Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Registration
Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health
Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026). A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse after
registration of which 05 years must be appropriate recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care nursing
and registration as a clinical nurse practitioner. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid Code 08 Drivers License and have computer
literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho
Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc. Knowledge of public service regulations. Disciplinary code,
human resource policies, hospital generic and specific policies. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and
counselling. Financial and budgetary knowledge. Good listening and communication skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and
supervisory skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to assist in
information of patient care related policies. Computer skills in basic programmed.
DUTIES : Monitor and evaluate the performance of Primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in the line with public health
indicators, set standards and target with a view to report thereon and initiate a corrective active timeously. Analyse health policy and programmed imperatives
with a view to develop customize implementation strategies to guide to primary health care services providers in the service area towards complying with the
stated norms, standard and target. Participate actively in Operations Sukuma sakhe. Monitor implementation of PHC re-engineering. Ensure that compliant
management is functional in the clinic. Participate in achieving norms and standards (OHSC). Contribute to the realization of ideal clinic status
determination. Identify transversal health care and systems barrier (including emerging health trend in service areas) with a view to ensure corrective action
at appropriate level. Ensure and monitor that primary health service within the designated service areas are provided with adequate support by multidisciplinary teams attached to the clinics as well as other corporate services
attached to the facility. Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmers provide a seamless services
delivery platform, including prioritizing needs of the service area and allocate resources accordingly. Ensure that effective and efficient utilization of allocated
resources, including the development of staff, procurement planning inputs and maintenance of prescribed information management systems.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs R Bhagwandin Tel No: (032) 437 3500
APPLICATIONS : Please forward all applications to: The Director: District Health Office, ILembe Health District Office, Private Bag X10620, KwaDukuza, 4450 OR Hand
delivered to: corner of 1 King Shaka Street and Cato Street, King Shaka
Centre, KwaDukuza, 4450 or Email it to mandla.mthembu@kznhealth.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr M.D Mthembu
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application form for employment which is obtainable at any
Government Department or the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full. The reference number must be indicated in provided
form Z83 e g. EMRSILE 01/2024. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as Educational qualification dates(s) of registration with council, relevant
work experience and periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV.
Applicants are not required to submit Copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates
only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship
and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not
to fill the post (s). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post
Further, respective successful candidate will be required to enter into a permanent employment contract with the Department of Health and a
Performance Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3
months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Department Reserves the Right to or not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s) Applicants in possession of a foreign qualifications are not required to submit Copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested only if
shortlisted. 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. NB: Due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S & T allowance to candidates attending the interviews. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative
employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.”
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026