Overview
This position is for an Operational Manager in Nursing within the Primary Health Care (PHC) Gateway Clinic component of the Kwazulu Natal Department of Health. The role is based at Eshowe District Hospital and involves the operational management of nursing services. It is a Grade 1 position with a salary ranging from R720,819 to R821,454 per annum. Additional benefits may include optional medical aid, a rural allowance, and a housing allowance, subject to meeting prescribed requirements.
What you will do
* Provide advanced and complex primary curative health services.
* Continuously evaluate nursing care and nursing services.
* Engage in research relevant to community needs.
* Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level with persons of diverse backgrounds.
* Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for nursing care.
* Monitor and evaluate staff performance according to the Employee Performance Management Development System (EPMDS).
* Ensure the effective management of complaints.
* Ensure quality data management.
* Ensure proper utilization of all resources and exercise care over government property.
* Facilitate the realization and maintenance of the ideal clinic program.
* Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters, including monitoring and managing absenteeism.
* Participate in Operation Sukuma Sakhe.
* Support PHC re-engineering by ensuring that outreach teams are functional.
* Implement and monitor all relevant legislative frameworks and prescripts.
Requirements (from the original advert)
* Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent.
* Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
* A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing.
* At least 5 years of this experience must be appropriate/recognizable after obtaining a one-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
* A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care, accredited with the SANC.
* **Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required:**
* Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks (e.g., Nursing Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Grievance Procedures).
* Leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
* Interpersonal skills, including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling, and counselling skills.
* Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
* Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
* Computer skills.
* *Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/certificate of service endorsed by the HR Department.*
Who should apply
This role is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified Professional Nurse seeking an operational management position within Primary Health Care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in general nursing, complemented by specialist post-basic qualifications in curative primary health care skills, and demonstrate significant experience in a nursing capacity, including post-specialization. They should exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills for staff supervision and community engagement. Essential competencies include a comprehensive understanding of nursing legislation, financial management pertinent to resources, and proficiency in computer skills. The candidate should be adept at managing diverse teams, implementing health programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks in a hospital-based clinic setting.
Deadline
16 October 2026
Reference
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-9#spani-ref-opm-phc-gw-01-2026
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Job description
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING PHC, COMPONENT: GATEWAY CLINIC REF NO: OPM PHC GW 01/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY
: Grade 1: R720 819 - R821 454 per annum. Other Benefits: medical aid (optional), rural allowance, housing allowance: employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Eshowe District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent. Current registration with South
African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing, of which at least 5 years must be appropriate/recognizable experience, after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Post Basic qualification with duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/certificate of service endorsed by HR Department Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks i.e. Nursing Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Grievance Procedures etc. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Computer skills.
DUTIES : Provision of advanced/more complex primary curative health. Continuous
evaluation of nursing care and nursing services. Involvement with matching research to the needs of the community. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Provide a safe and therapeutic environment to practice safe nursing care. Monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of Employee Performance Management Development System (EPMDS). Ensure the effective management of complaints. Ensure quality data management. Ensure proper utilization of all resources and exercise care over government property. Facilitate the realization and maintenance of ideal clinic program. Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism. Participate in operation sukuma sakhe. Support PHC re-engineering by ensuring that outreach teams are functional. Implement and monitor all relevant legislation frameworks and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES
: Deputy Nursing Manager: Mr Mt Dube Tel No: (035) 473 4500
APPLICATIONS
: Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number to: The Chief Executive Officer, Eshowe District Hospital, Private Bag X504, Eshowe, 3815. Hand delivered applications may be submitted to the Human Resource Section, Eshowe District Hospital, before 16H00 on or before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at . Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address. . Applicants may also
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
EshoweHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
FOR ATTENTION
: Mrs GZ Dube: Human Resource Manager
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment
form (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of certified qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested for submission from shortlisted candidates only, which may be submitted to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post after advertisement. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the Pre-Employment checks which will be conducted by the Department for the following i.e. Security Clearance/vetting, Security clearance for criminal records, credit records, (Financial, assets records etc.), validation of identity document, drivers licence, professional driving permit (where required). Citizenship/permanent residency, Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)-Business Interests, verification of Education qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), verification of employment history/reference checks-previous experience from employers. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. “People with disabilities should feel free to apply. Short listed candidates will not be compensated for Subsistence and Travelling claims(S&T).
CLOSING DATE
: 16 October 2026
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equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse 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.
Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1- year qualification in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with SANC.
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