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Assistant Manager Nursing [Pn-B4]: PHC: Communicable Diseases Surveillance
Directorate: Communicable Diseases
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Manager (Nursing) in Primary Health Care for communicable diseases surveillance at National Head Office. Suits a registered nurse with post-basic PHC training and management experience.
- Main duties: develop and run surveillance systems and policies for communicable diseases, do research and data analysis, and set measures to judge programme success.
- Must have: a Diploma or Degree in Nursing (R425 qualification) or equivalent, registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, and a 1-year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
- Experience: at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration, including at least 6 years after the post-basic qualification and at least 3 years at management level.
- Also required: computer literacy and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office.
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
- Closing date and how to apply are not stated in the text.
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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.
- A minimum of 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 1- year 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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 24 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/33: ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING [PN-B4]: PHC: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SURVEILLANCE REF NO: HO 2026/11/40 Directorate: Communicable Diseases SALARY: R785 568 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office 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. A minimum of 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 1- year 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.