ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING HTS PROGRAMMME

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 694 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in South Africa seeks an Assistant Manager Nursing for the HTS programme in Johannesburg. The role includes leading HIV prevention strategies, monitoring budget allocations, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have a registered nursing qualification, extensive nursing experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This position involves collaboration with various health organizations and offers a salary of R 693,096 per annum plus benefits. Applications must be made online, and the closing date is 09-01-2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Five years must be directly in the HIV Prevention Programme/environment.
• A valid Driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement APP indicators and support HIV testing and TB screening.
• Participate in capacity building activities.
• Manage resources effectively at all levels.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Analytical thinking

Data management skills

Interpersonal relations

Education

Diploma/degree in nursing

Qualification in Nursing Administration

Tools

TIER.NET application systems

DHIS

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING HTS PROGRAMMME

• Reference Number : REFS/024355
• Directorate : (HAST)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 693 096.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Mmakobo Gaegake- Cell Phone No- 082 926 0232

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A Qualification in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management of at least 1 year duration and is registered as such by Council. Minimum of eight (08) years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Five (05) years must be directly in the HIV Prevention Programme/environment. Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, RTCQI Certificate or formal training attended and Diploma in PHC will be added advantage. At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be experience at management level. Valid Driver license is essential. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the National HIV, TB, RTCQI, PrEP, PEP, STI and ART Programme. Knowledge of legislation governing the public sector, including the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of quality improvement and M&E implementation approaches/strategies and plans. Experience/knowledge in working with DHIS and/or other National, routine health information systems and knowledge of DHIMS Policy including TIER.NET application systems. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the implementation of THIS. Analytical thinking verbal and written communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Presentation, facilitation, and people management skills (Batho Pele principles). Conflict management. Good interpersonal relations and communication skills. Supervision and control of subordinates. Excellent data management skills.

Duties :

• Effective Implementation of the APP indicators including the 95x95x95 UNAID strategy at all sub district and facility level. Focus support activities on all the 3-95s for adults, children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Identify barriers to HIV testing, TB screening, PrEP initiation ,STI screening and testing, Linkage to ART ,data recording and capturing on TIER.NET and DHIS and apply corrective measures to address the existing gaps. Participate in staff HTS capacity building activities through formal and informal training/in-service training activities. Provide joint oversight and mentoring support to the HTS mentors allocated at Sub District level. Monitor and review access to the minimum core package of combination prevention interventions for males and females of reproductive age. Collaborate and facilitate the development of the District HAST programme Business plan. Effective monitoring of budget allocation to ensure that resources are adequately implemented at all levels. Perform all other duties delegated by the supervisor/manager. Liaise with the Gauteng HAST Directorate, Local Government, different levels of health organizations, Community structures, Civil Society, JAC, DSD,DOE, Higher Health Institutions, NPOs including Global Fund ,USAID and CDC District partners to improve access to quality service delivery. Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews for performance monitoring, Participate and support the facility huddle meetings including the Sub District & District Nerve Centre approach. Take part in the Gauteng Province turnaround Strategy, Primary Heath Care re-engineering activities. Display High level of organizational, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Coordinate and facilitate effective, efficient and sustainable financial planning and control of conditional grant for HIV/TB/STI integration.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 09-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have a minimum of eight (08) years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.