Assistant Manager Nursing [pn-B4]: PHC: Communicable Diseases Surveillance

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Manager Nursing [pn-B4]: PHC: Communicable Diseases Surveillance in Communicable Diseases, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R785,568 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/40 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement surveillance systems and other policies for communicable diseases in line with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Establish clear metrics for evaluating the success of programs and initiatives aimed at treating and preventing communicable diseases.
• Design and implement innovative interventions aimed at reducing the incidence of communicable diseases.
• Management of physical/information resources and adherence to DCS policies/procedures.

Requirements

• 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.
• Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• At least 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies and Attributes: Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how these impacts on service delivery.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
• Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.