Operational Manager (Pnb3): Primary Health Care

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring 10 Operational Manager (Pnb3): Primary Health Care posts, based in Thabo Mofutsanyna:; (Nketoana; Mantsopa; Dihlabeng; Maluti A Phofung; Setsoto. This is a permanent post, paying R720,819 – R812,454 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/O/10/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To plan, organize 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 utilization 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 Systems (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.
• Participate in staff & student development activities.
• Exercise independent control over discipline line, grievance and labour relations issues according to the existing policies and procedures.
• Identify, develop and exercise management of risk in the workplace.
• Liaise the Sub-District, District and all other essential stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of primary health care services and system 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.
• Analyse 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.

Requirements

• Matric, plus Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
• OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Registration with a Professional Council:
• Registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing & Midwifery plus post basic nursing qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment
• Treatment and care (Primary Health Care) with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC
• At least 9 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC
• A least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing management
• Current registration with the SANC 2026/2027
• A valid driver's license
• 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 couching to her/his supervisees
• Good communication, interpersonal relations, counselling, conflict management skills and decision making
• Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Health Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patients' Rights Charter.
• Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures and finance policies etc. Leadership organization 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.
• Shortlisted candidates will be assessed for computer-user competency, Correspondence & engagement will only be entered into with candidates who meet the requirements.
• Ability to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Effective communication with all stakeholders & report writing aptitude.
• Display uncompromising concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patients' needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).
• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation other related legal frameworks.