OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PHC)

POST 29/160 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PHC) REF NO: VRH 03/2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Khambi Clinic
SALARY : R720 819 – R809 313 per annum. Other Benefits: Medical Aid – Optional, Housing Allowance – Employee must meet prescribed requirements, 13th
Cheque and 12% rural allowance.
CENTRE : Vryheid District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Degree / Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. One year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care. Registration with SANC as Professional
Nurse and Midwifery. A minimum of (9) nine years recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
and Midwifery, of which five (5) years must be recognizable experience after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Current
SANC receipt. A valid driver’s license. Recommendations: HIV and AIDS
Training. Community Health Nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training &
Competencies Required: Knowledge and insight into nursing process and procedures. Knowledge of nursing statutes and other relevant Public Services
Act/ legislations. Decision making and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills in dealing with conflict management. Knowledge and implement Batho
Pele principles. Supervisory and analytical thinking skills. Stress tolerance, flexibility, empathy and ability to communicate constructively. Disaster
management skills. Team building and supervisory skills.
DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership ensuring that facility is organized and covered with professional staff. Co-ordinate provision
of quality patient care. Provide effective supervision of staff in the facility.
Ensuring implementation of nursing standard, policies and procedures.
Manage and direct efficient utilization of resources to enhance service delivery.
Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any other Labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures. Maintain client satisfaction through
monitoring and setting of service standards. Implement and monitor Norms and
Standards, Ideal clinic priorities and procurement processes. Monitoring and
Implementation of EPMDS. Advocate for patients in facilitating proper treatment care, and adherence to Patient Rights Charter and Batho Pele
Principles. Ensure to keep accurate records. Compile unit statistics monthly.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. ATS Sibiya Tel No: (034) 9822111, Ext. 4692
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid,
3100, HR office No: 09 or email to
VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. The contents of this circular minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions without delay. It
must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post are made aware on this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal
places of work. Directions To Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable at
any Government Department OR from the website (www.kznhealth.gov.za)
issued by Minister of DPSA in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service
Regulations 2016. Applicant must utilize the most recent Z83 form. The Z83 must be fully completed: Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and please note that it is no longer a requirement to submit any qualification or supporting documents, only shortlisted candidate
will be required to produce certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number and the position for which you are
applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the Z83 form. 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 appointments are subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (Security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship
and previous experience verifications) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification which is the inherent requirement of the job evaluated by
the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof when shortlisted. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.
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. People living with disabilities are encouraged
to apply for the post. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an
interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify your application. The post will
be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Target. NB: Sending applications using courier service/email is encouraged as we have challenges with the post
office.
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026