Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/261
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): PHC
Mpumalanga Department of Health
- ProvinceMpumalanga
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5–6
- Circular Post
- 29/261
- Department
- Mpumalanga Department of Health
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 28 August 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 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R720 819 – R821 484 per annum
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
- Nelspruit CHC (Ehlanzeni District)
- Reference information
- MPDOH/AUG/26/1222
- Salary information
- R720 819 – R821 484 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e.
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care.
- A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.
- At least five (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science.
- A post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health service management.
- Experience and knowledge of the District Health System.
- Demonstrate an indepth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and finance and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills.
- Problem Solving, planning and Organizing Skills.
- Expected to work under pressure and on night duty.
- Leadership.
- Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, inter-personal and communication and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legislation and related ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery.
- Computer literacy will be an added advantage (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Computer literacy.
Duties
- Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline.
- Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility.
- Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard in accordance with the PHC delivery package.
- Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas.
- Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles.
- Coordinate community involvement and participation.
- Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility.
- Monitor information management and documentation.
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.
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
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 following posts were advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2026, the posts of State Accountant: Revenue Management (3 Posts) (Provincial Office, Mbombela, Nelspruit) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/931, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 dated 31 July 2026, the posts of an Assistant Director: Revenue Management (X5 Posts) (Mapulaneng Hospital, Rob Ferreira Hospital, Themba Hospital, Ehlanzeni District), Assistant Director: Revenue Management (Ermelo Hospital, Gert Sibande District) and Assistant Director: Revenue Management (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1182, State Accountant: Revenue Management (X14 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1197, Barberton Hospital, Lydenburg Hospital, Matibidi Hospital, Matikwana Hospital, Mapulaneng Hospital (2), Rob Ferreira Hospital (2), Sabie Hospital, Shongwe Hospital, Themba Hospital (2), Tintswalo Hospital Tonga Hospital (Ehlanzeni District), State Accountant: Revenue Management (X8 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1205, Bernice Samuel Hospital, H A Grove Hospital, Impungwe Hospital, Middelburg Hospital, Mmametlhake Hospital, KwaMhlanga Hospital, Waterval Boven Hospital, Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District) and State Accountant: Revenue Management (X10 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1215, Amajuba Memorial Hospital, Bethal Hospital, Carolina Hospital, Elsie Ballot Hospital, Embhuleni Hospital, Ermelo Hospital (2), Evander Hospital, Piet Retief Hospital and Standerton Hospital (Gert Sibande District), its closing date of 12 June 2026 and 17 August 2026, respectively, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R720 819 – R821 484 per annum
CENTRE : Nelspruit CHC (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government
Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the
SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of
Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care. A minimum of nine (09)
years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General
Nursing. At least five (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01)
year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science. A post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health service management.
Experience and knowledge of the District Health System. Demonstrate an indepth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery. Demonstrate a basic
understanding of HR and finance and practices. Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients
Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills. Problem
Solving, planning and Organizing Skills. Expected to work under pressure and on night duty. Leadership. Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution,
inter-personal and communication and communication skills. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legislation and related ethical nursing practices and
how this impact on service delivery. Computer literacy will be an added advantage (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in
accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality nursing care as directed by the
professional scope of practice and standard in accordance with the PHC delivery package. Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and
Standards including Six Priority Areas. Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles. Coordinate community involvement and
participation. Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility. Monitor information management and
documentation.
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.