The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PN-B4): PRIMARY HEALTH CARE. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/11
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/31 (X2 POSTS)
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R755 355 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R755 355 per annum
Requirements
- Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
- A minimum of (10) years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 6 years of this period must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
- Further, at least (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at managerial level.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how these impact on service delivery.
- Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
- Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
- Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
- Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
- Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
- Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
Duties
- Ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner, including the overall management of nursing services (i.e. operational, HR and Finance of the nursing department).
- Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice.
- Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility.
- Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
- Management of performance information.
- Management of human resources, finances and assets.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Notes
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
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Original Text
POST 13/11 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PN-B4): PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(PHC) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/31 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R755 355 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary
Health Care accredited with the SANC. A minimum of (10) years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse
with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of this period must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic
qualification in the relevant speciality. Further, at least (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at managerial
level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes:
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how these impact on service delivery. Ensure
clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing
when required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a
supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior
colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and
ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to
enhance service delivery. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
DUTIES : Ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered
to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner, including the overall management of nursing services (i.e. operational, HR and Finance of
the nursing department). Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the
facility is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility. Promote quality nursing
care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Management of performance
information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
(PHC) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/31 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R755 355 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary
Health Care accredited with the SANC. A minimum of (10) years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse
with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of this period must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic
qualification in the relevant speciality. Further, at least (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at managerial
level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes:
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how these impact on service delivery. Ensure
clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing
when required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a
supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior
colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and
ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to
enhance service delivery. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
DUTIES : Ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered
to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner, including the overall management of nursing services (i.e. operational, HR and Finance of
the nursing department). Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the
facility is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility. Promote quality nursing
care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Management of performance
information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
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.