Primary Health Care Manager
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Primary Health Care Manager, based in Beaufort West Sub-District, stationed at Beaufort West Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,101,468 a year. Central Karoo District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subject to competency testing.
Responsibilities
- Overall strategic management of the PHC facilities in the sub-district/s (Central Karoo District).
- Manage the implementation of the COPC approach and support the external and internal interface, with all the appropriate Health Programme.
- Manage/support the health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM).
- Ensure efficient financial planning, control and the effective use of all resources.
- Participate in Human Resource Management and Skills Development Planning and Labour relations of PHC staff within the Sub-district/s (Central Karoo District).
- Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Experience: Appropriate/recognisable experience in District Heath Systems and Management.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel
- Willingness to attend to community needs after hours
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good organisational, interpersonal, creative problem solving and research skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System and Comprehensive Service Plan
- Basic knowledge and experience in office administration, financial and procurement administration