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Operational Manager Nursing (Pn-B3): PHCNdindindi Clinic (Ehlanzeni District)
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Operational manager for nursing at a primary health care clinic in Ehlanzeni District. Suits a registered professional nurse with post-basic primary health care and nursing administration qualificatio
- Manage and supervise primary health care services at the clinic, following the PHC Supervision Guideline.
- Make sure the nursing team gives safe clinical care that follows nursing standards and the PHC service package.
- Required: Grade 12 plus a nursing diploma or degree that allows SANC registration as a Professional Nurse (2026).
- Required: a post-basic qualification of at least one year in Primary Health Care, and a post-basic qualification in Nursing Administration or health service management.
- Required: at least nine years of nursing experience after SANC registration, with at least five of those years in the specialty after the PHC qualification.
- Based at Ndindindi Clinic (Ehlanzeni District). The post includes night duty. The text does not give a closing date or how to submit an application; enquiries can be made by phone to the contacts listed.
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Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e.
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care.
- A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.
- At least five (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science.
- A post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health service management.
- Experience and knowledge of the District Health System.
- Demonstrate an in- depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and finance and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills.
- Problem Solving, planning and Organizing Skills.
- Expected to work under pressure and on night duty.
- Leadership.
- Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, inter-personal and communication and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legislation and related ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery.
- Computer literacy will be an added advantage (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Computer literacy.
Duties
- Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline.
- Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility.
- Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard in accordance with the PHC delivery package.
- Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas.
- Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles.
- Coordinate community involvement and participation.
- Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility.
- Monitor information management and documentation.
How to apply
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes from the department
- N.B.
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- 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.
- In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates.
- A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
- No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV.
- Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
- If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
- If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
- Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only online applications will be accepted.
- NB:
- Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
- Please Note:
- The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements 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.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 174 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/257: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): PHC REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/26/1655 SALARY: R720 819 – R821 484 per annum CENTRE: Ndindindi Clinic (Ehlanzeni District) REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care. A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing. At least five (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science. A post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health service management. Experience and knowledge of the District Health System. Demonstrate an in- depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and finance and practices. Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills. Problem Solving, planning and Organizing Skills. Expected to work under pressure and on night duty. Leadership. Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, inter-personal and communication and communication skills. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legislation and related ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery. Computer literacy will be an added advantage (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Computer literacy. DUTIES: Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard in accordance with the PHC delivery package. Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas. Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles. Coordinate community involvement and participation. Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility. Monitor information management and documentation. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.