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Deputy Manager Nursing Grade 1 [Pn-A8]: Non-Communicable Diseases and Special Care
Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Senior nursing management post at National Head Office for non-communicable diseases and special care. Suits a registered Professional Nurse with at least 4 years of management experience.
- Develop and review policies, programmes and procedures for non-communicable diseases, special care, and therapeutic and medical services.
- Coordinate the prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases in correctional centres, and oversee medical parole policies.
- Must hold a Diploma or Degree in Nursing (or equivalent) and be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Must have at least 9 years of nursing experience after SANC registration, including at least 4 years at management level. A valid driver's licence and computer literacy are required.
- Based at National Head Office. Willingness to travel is required.
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
- The closing date is not stated in the text.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 15 (opens in new tab)
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.
- Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of nine [9] years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Knowledge of nursing care process and procedure, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including the grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure.
- Financial management, problem solving, decision making and facilitation skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, lead and control.
- Project, conflict management, training and development skills.
- Good report writing and time management skills.
- Ensuring confidentiality.
- Understanding of public service policies and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- Integrity, honesty and assertiveness.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Develop, implement, monitor and review policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), special care and therapeutic and medical services.
- Coordinate and oversee the prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases within correctional centres.
- Coordinate and monitor the provision of therapeutic and medical support services within the department.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review medical parole policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans relating to NCDs, special care and therapeutic services.
- Management of human resources, finance and assets.
- Management of performance information.
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 15 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/17: DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 [PN-A8]: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND SPECIAL CARE REF NO: HO 2026/11/26 Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services SALARY: R1 069 215 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 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. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of nine [9] years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedure, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including the grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure. Financial management, problem solving, decision making and facilitation skills. Ability to plan, organize, lead and control. Project, conflict management, training and development skills. Good report writing and time management skills. Ensuring confidentiality. Understanding of public service policies and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity, honesty and assertiveness. Willingness to travel. DUTIES: Develop, implement, monitor and review policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), special care and therapeutic and medical services. Coordinate and oversee the prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases within correctional centres. Coordinate and monitor the provision of therapeutic and medical support services within the department. Develop, implement, monitor and review medical parole policies, procedures and guidelines. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans relating to NCDs, special care and therapeutic services. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 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.