Jobs · Western Cape · North West Health and Wellness
Primary Health Care Manager
Central Karoo District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Senior post managing primary health care facilities in the Central Karoo District sub-district. Suits candidates with a health qualification at NQF level 7 and experience in district health systems.
- Overall strategic management of the primary health care (PHC) facilities in the Central Karoo District sub-district.
- Manage staff at health facilities, including the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) programme, and manage financial planning and use of resources.
- Must have a health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the HPCSA, SANC or SAPC, plus appropriate experience in district health systems and management.
- Must have a valid driver's licence (Code B/EB), be willing to travel, and be willing to attend to community needs after hours.
- Based at Beaufort West Hospital, Beaufort West Sub-District. Salary is R1 101 468 per annum; part of the package can be structured to personal needs.
- Short-listed candidates will be subject to competency testing. No payment is required to apply. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Experience:
- Appropriate/recognisable experience in District Heath Systems and Management.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
- Willingness to attend to community needs after hours.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Good organisational, interpersonal, creative problem solving and research skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System and Comprehensive Service Plan.
- Basic knowledge and experience in office administration, financial and procurement administration.
Duties
- Overall strategic management of the PHC facilities in the sub-district/s (Central Karoo District).
- Manage the implementation of the COPC approach and support the external and internal interface, with all the appropriate Health Programme.
- Manage/support the health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM).
- Ensure efficient financial planning, control and the effective use of all resources.
- Participate in Human Resource Management and Skills Development Planning and Labour relations of PHC staff within the Sub-district/s (Central Karoo District).
- Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr AJ Muller Tel No: (044) 414-8211
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subject to competency testing.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 254 · open the PDF
POST 36/314: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGER Central Karoo District SALARY: R1 101 468 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). CENTRE: Beaufort West Sub-District, stationed at Beaufort West Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Experience: Appropriate/recognisable experience in District Heath Systems and Management. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Willingness to attend to community needs after hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good organisational, interpersonal, creative problem solving and research skills. Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System and Comprehensive Service Plan. Basic knowledge and experience in office administration, financial and procurement administration. DUTIES: Overall strategic management of the PHC facilities in the sub-district/s (Central Karoo District). Manage the implementation of the COPC approach and support the external and internal interface, with all the appropriate Health Programme. Manage/support the health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM). Ensure efficient financial planning, control and the effective use of all resources. Participate in Human Resource Management and Skills Development Planning and Labour relations of PHC staff within the Sub-district/s (Central Karoo District). Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to. ENQUIRIES: Dr AJ Muller Tel No: (044) 414-8211 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subject to competency testing.