Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/231 · Ref SD/1/8/26/E
OPERATIONAL NURSING MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL NURSING) GRADE 1
North West Department of Social Development
- CentreSonop Old Age Home
- ProvinceNorth West
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 6
- Circular Post
- 27/231
- Reference number
- SD/1/8/26/E
- Department
- North West Department of Social Development
- Province
- North West
- Centre
- Sonop Old Age Home
- Salary
- R571 161 per annum, (salary will be in accordance with OSD determination)
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at North West Department of Social Development.
The listed centre is Sonop Old Age Home.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R571 161 per annum, (salary will be in accordance with OSD determination)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Basic qualification (i.e.
- Diploma/Degree in nursing).
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Competencies: Report writing, Planning and organising skills, time management, good communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Work ethics.
Duties
- Manage, control and act in facets of health, support, security, cleaning, infection control and ground services.
- Personnel matters including supervision and Performance Management, Finances and Procurement, as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned facets.
- Manage planning to practice a holistic Health Service on a short/medium-/long-term basis.
- Render Clinical services and organise a cost- effective service daily.
- Ensure that all personnel undergo training according to their Individual Development and Performance Plan.
- Participate in community involvement.
- Collect and verify submission of accurate statistics timeously and give continuous positive support to the Facility Manager.
Enquiries
Ms A Nhlapo Tel No: (012) 256 6637/38
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
E-mail: SDRecruitmentBOJ@nwpg.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae via email or hand delivery. On the subject line of your e-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number include the department, also use the correct e-mail.
- All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 form and updated Curriculum Vitae only be in PDF Format, also as one document.
- Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name and Centre, Reference number. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank, mark them as not relevant, and uses dashes or N/A if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information.
- Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking reemployment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted.
- Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. Note: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: All shortlisted candidates including SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule will not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
- Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees.
- Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting.
- The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest.
- The Department reserves the right not to make appointment.
- Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours. NB: Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not in a position to mee any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Chief Directorate: Districts and Institutional Support Management
Directorate: Districts and Service Points
SALARY : R571 161 per annum, (salary will be in accordance with OSD determination)
CENTRE : Sonop Old Age Home
REQUIREMENTS : Basic qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing). Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable
experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Report writing,
Planning and organising skills, time management, good communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, teamwork and collaboration skills. Work
ethics.
DUTIES : Manage, control and act in facets of health, support, security, cleaning, infection control and ground services. Personnel matters including supervision
and Performance Management, Finances and Procurement, as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned
facets. Manage planning to practice a holistic Health Service on a short/medium-/long-term basis. Render Clinical services and organise a cost- effective service daily. Ensure that all personnel undergo training according to
their Individual Development and Performance Plan. Participate in community involvement. Collect and verify submission of accurate statistics timeously and
give continuous positive support to the Facility Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Nhlapo Tel No: (012) 256 6637/38
APPLICATIONS : E-mail: SDRecruitmentBOJ@nwpg.gov.za