OPERATIONAL MANAGER PNB3 in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/222
Job Ref Number
H/O/11/2026
Centre
Lejweleputswa District
Salary
R693 096 – R778 185 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance,
Requirements
Matric, plus Diploma/ Degree in Nursing that allows registration with the SANC as a General Nurse & Midwifery plus post basic nursing qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (Primary Health Care). A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Current registration with the SANC 2026/2027. Knowledge and Skills: Good report writing and time management skills. Understanding of nursing legislation, ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. Ability to provide mentoring, team building, supervisory skills and coaching to her/his supervisees. Good communication, interpersonal relation, counselling, conflict management skills and decision making. Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles, and Patients' Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures and finance policies etc. Leadership, organisation, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Coordination and planning skills. Ability to assist in formulation of patient care related policies. the candidate should be computer literate and possess a valid & unendorsed driver's license including competency in driving.
Duties
To plan, organise and monitor the objectives of the PHC facility in the consultation with District Management & Subordinates. Provision of Quality Nursing Care through the implementation of standards, policies and procedures coupled with supervision and monitoring the implementation thereof. To provide a therapeutic environment to staff, patients and the public. To effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of human, material and financial resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and selfdevelopment. Implement & monitor aspirations of PMDS. Implementation and management of Infection Control and Prevention Protocols as well as Occupational Health & Safety Standards. Maintain accurate and oversee completion of patient records according to legal requirements. Operate and manage relevant District Health Information Management System (DHIMS); particularly producing top-end data. To participate in quality improvement programmes and activities. Have insight and be able to conduct Ideal Health Facility Realization assessments. Have deep insight into OHSC processes and prescripts. Conduct periodical clinical audits. Participates in staff & student development activities. Exercise independent control over discipline line, grievance and labour relations issues according the existing policies and procedures. Identify, develop and exercise management of risk in the workplace. Liaise with the Sub District, District and all other essential stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate the performance of primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in line with public health indicators, set norms, standards and targets with a view to report thereon and to initiate corrective action timeously. Analyze health policy and programme imperatives with a view to develop customized implementation strategies to guide the primary health care service providers in the service area towards complying with the stated norms, standards and targets. Identify transversal 'primary' health care and systems barriers (including emerging health trends in the service area) with a view to ensure corrective action at an appropriate level. Ensure and monitor that primary health care services within the designated services area are provided with adequate support by multidisciplinary teams attached to the CHC / district hospital as well as from shared corporate service providers attached to the mothering institution. Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmes to provide a seamless service delivery platform, including the prioritising of needs within the service area and the allocation of resources accordingly. Ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of allocated resources including the development of staff, budgetary, procurement planning and maintenance and information management
Enquiries
Ms. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706
Applications
https://ihealth.gov.za/e-recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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 successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/222 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER PNB3 REF NO: H/O/11/2026 (X3 POSTS) SALARY : R693 096 - R778 185 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District REQUIREMENTS : Matric, plus Diploma/ Degree in Nursing that allows registration with the SANC as a General Nurse & Midwifery plus post basic nursing qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (Primary Health Care). A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Current registration with the SANC 2026/2027. Knowledge and Skills: Good report writing and time management skills. Understanding of nursing legislation, ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. Ability to provide mentoring, team building, supervisory skills and coaching to her/his supervisees. Good communication, interpersonal relation, counselling, conflict management skills and decision making. Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles, and Patients' Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures and finance policies etc. Leadership, organisation, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Coordination and planning skills. Ability to assist in formulation of patient care related policies. the candidate should be computer literate and possess a valid & unendorsed driver's license including competency in driving. DUTIES : To plan, organise and monitor the objectives of the PHC facility in the consultation with District Management & Subordinates. Provision of Quality Nursing Care through the implementation of standards, policies and procedures coupled with supervision and monitoring the implementation thereof. To provide a therapeutic environment to staff, patients and the public. To effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of human, material and financial resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and selfdevelopment. Implement & monitor aspirations of PMDS. Implementation and management of Infection Control and Prevention Protocols as well as Occupational Health & Safety Standards. Maintain accurate and oversee completion of patient records according to legal requirements. Operate and manage relevant District Health Information Management System (DHIMS); particularly producing top-end data. To participate in quality improvement programmes and activities. Have insight and be able to conduct Ideal Health Facility Realization assessments. Have deep insight into OHSC processes and prescripts. Conduct periodical clinical audits. Participates in staff & student development activities. Exercise independent control over discipline line, grievance and labour relations issues according the existing policies and procedures. Identify, develop and exercise management of risk in the workplace. Liaise with the Sub District, District and all other essential stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate the performance of primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in line with public health indicators, set norms, standards and targets with a view to report thereon and to initiate corrective action timeously. Analyze health policy and programme imperatives with a view to develop customized implementation strategies to guide the primary health care service providers in the service area towards complying with the stated norms, standards and targets. Identify transversal 'primary' health care and systems barriers (including emerging health trends in the service area) with a view to ensure corrective action at an appropriate level. Ensure and monitor that primary health care services within the designated services area are provided with adequate support by multidisciplinary teams attached to the CHC / district hospital as well as from shared corporate service providers attached to the mothering institution. Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmes to provide a seamless service delivery platform, including the prioritising of needs within the service area and the allocation of resources accordingly. Ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of allocated resources including the development of staff, budgetary, procurement planning and maintenance and information management ENQUIRIES : Ms. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706 APPLICATIONS : send to: https://ihealth.gov.za/e-recruitment