Operational Manager: PHC

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Operational Manager: PHC, based in Clinics under East Boom CHC. This is a permanent post, paying R720,819 to R821,454. How to apply: All applications should be forwarded to: Hand delivered to 541 Boom Street Pietermaritzburg 3201 Reference number to quote: EB02/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality comprehensive Community Health Care package including Preventive, Promotive and Rehabilitation
• Facilitate Implementation of Quality Improvement Programmes to comply with NHI, Ideal Clinic and Office of Health Standard Compliance
• Ensure adequate control and allocation of Human and material resources including state vehicles.
• Supervise and monitor staff performance according to EPMDS
• Facilitate and ensure proper clinical governance
• Facilitate implementation of all PHC Reengineering requirements
• Exercise control of discipline , professionalism and ethics
• Ensure effective utilization and monitoring of all resources in line with cost containment plan for the facility
• Facilitate provision of clinical services, educational services and be involved in medical research
• To assist in Departmental projects
• Evaluate and monitor compliance with clinical protocols , norms and standards within the clinic
• Analyze and interpret statistics including PHC and Programme indicators
• Work outside normal working hours and weekends according to service delivery needs.

Requirements

• National senior certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Current (2026 SANC receipt) registration with the SANC.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, and Midwifery.
• 1 Year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC)
• A minimum of 5 years appropriate / recognizable experience in the PHC setting after attaining diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC).
• Certificate of service from previous employers is compulsory. Please include verification of employment from current employer which must be endorsed and signed by Human Resource.
• Applications in possession of a foreign qualification must attach the evaluation certificate from SAQA to their application.
• Computer literacy with a proficiency in MS Office software applications
• Unendorsed driver’s licence
• In depth knowledge of Nursing Legislation, related legal , ethical practice and Legislative framework in the public service
• Sound knowledge of Office of Health Standard Compliance and Ideal Clinic Realization
• Appropriate understanding of Nursing Scope of Practice and Nursing standards as determined by Primary Health Care Reengineering.
• Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team at all levels
• Display a concern for clients by promoting implementation of Quality care by all staff
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff in the facility
• Display leadership, organizational, decision making, problem solving and good interpersonal skills
• Display the human recourse management and conflict management skills Be willing to work after hours, weekends and public holidays