Assistant Manager Nursing (pnb4): Primary Health Care

In brief

**Overview** This document describes the role of an Assistant Manager Nursing (PNB4) specializing in Primary Health Care (Ref No: H/A/40/2026, X2 posts available) within the Free State Department of Health Vacancies – DPSA Circular 37 of 2026. The position offers an annual salary ranging from R785,568 to R898,215, along with a cheque, housing allowance, and optional medical aid for eligible employees. The roles are situated in the Thabo Mofutsanyn district, specifically within the Mantsopa Local Area and Setsoto Local Area. **What you will do** * Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. * Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. * Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). * Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. * Manage Human Resources. * Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Diploma/Degree in Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. * Registration 2026/2027 with SANC as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. * A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Primary Health Care accredited by SANC. * A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. * At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification. * At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management level. * Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource. * Valid driver's license. * Knowledge and Skills: * Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines. * Willingness to travel extensively and work extra hours. * Computer literate. * Good communication skills. * Strong management and leadership skills. * Strong ability to build and work as a team. * Ability to Coordinate, monitor and analyse data quality assessment. * Appropriate financial management skills. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates are professional nurses holding a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and a post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care, registered with SANC for 2026/2027. Applicants should possess a minimum of 10 years of appropriate nursing experience post-registration, including at least 6 years after obtaining their post-basic qualification and a minimum of 3 years at a management level. Candidates must provide proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resources. Essential skills include computer literacy, good communication, strong management and leadership abilities, teamwork, data quality assessment, and appropriate financial management. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates must be prepared to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, travel extensively, and work extra hours. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-health-vacncies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-h-a-40-2026 Source: govpage

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