Operational Manager Nursing (Pn-B3): PHC

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring an Operational Manager Nursing (Pn-B3): PHC, based in Diepdale Clinic (Gert Sibande District). This is a permanent post, paying R720,819 – R821,484 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1643 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• At least 09 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.
• At least 05 years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the 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.