ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PHC)

POST 28/91 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PHC) REF NO: DANCHC 01/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R785 568 – R898 215 per annum. Other benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), 8% Rural Allowance and Housing allowance: Prescribed
requirements to be met.
CENTRE : Dannhauser CHC
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1 Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in
General Nursing. At least 6 years’ experience in PHC after obtaining a 1-year qualification in Primary Health Care. At least 3 years of the period referred to
above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at managerial level under
PHC. Grade 12 (Senior Certificate). Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and
Midwifery. Registration with SANC as a General Nurse. PHC Certificate endorsed by SANC. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable
experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in
General Nursing. At least 6 years’ experience in PHC after obtaining a 1-year qualification in Primary Health Care. At least 3 years of the period referred to
above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at managerial level under
PHC. Driver’s license. Diploma in Nursing Administration. ICRM programme will be added as an advantage. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies
Required for the post: Knowledge of Nursing care processes and procedures,
Nursing Acts, Health Act, Nurses Pledge, Patient’s-Right charter, Batho Pele principles etc. Nursing statutes and relevant legal framework. Knowledge and
understanding of legislative framework governing the public services.
Knowledge of HR, Finance, Skills development, Labour Relations, Public
Service. PHC Guidelines and other prescripts. Conflict, change and people management and decision-making skills. Writing reports and time
management, leadership and supervisory skills.
DUTIES : Manage minor and acute, casualty, HAST, Mother and Child, Mobile services and satellite clinics. Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provisioning of
effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Participate in the implementation of the nursing plan, clinical audits, QIP’s and its
implementation for quality care. Participate in the formulation of nursing standards, protocols, sops, policies and ensure implementation through
monitoring and evaluation. Ensure that practice in nursing is in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Manage and monitor
HR and Finance in all relevant clinical areas. Facilitate implementation of ICRM and OHSC monitor process and maintain status and compliance. Facilitate and
oversee the development of Nursing Operational plan in the relevant clinical areas and satellite clinics. Monitor and ensure data collection and adherence
to Data Management Principles. Coordinate and engage Sukuma Sakhe promoting activities/ events within the community. Facilitate and monitor
implementation of PHC re-engineering. Monitor implementation of clinical governance in the units and satellite clinics. Provide guidance and leadership
towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives. Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective, efficient quality of care. Establish,
maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes Health Care. Provide strategic leadership in delivery of
integration DHS based on relevant policy imperatives. Reduce burden of diseases by implementing the integrated multi stakeholder HEALTH promotion
well-being strategy (IMHPWS) fully in your subdistrict and implementation of health program and service package within the subdistrict. Ensure effective,
efficient and economical management of allocated resources- HRM, HRD,
Budget, Transport, Equipment etc. within the subdistrict. Monitor and evaluate the PHC activities. Management of Records, Data performance information
within the subdistrict.
ENQUIRIES : Dr FP Mtshali Tel No: (034) 621 6100
APPLICATIONS : : All applications should be forwarded to Assistant Director: HRM; KZN: Department of Health; Hand delivery to: Dannhauser Community Health
Centre; No 7 Durnacol Road; Dannhauser, 3080 Email Address:
DannhauserCHC.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za or www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs DBP Buthelezi
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application for employment form (Z83-fully completed) and Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates
for a post will be required to submit certified documents and proof of current registration with the respective council on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. 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 Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A)
provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State
Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records and citizenship, verification of educational
qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
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. Preference will be given to African Male.
CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026