OPERATIONALMANAGER (PHC)

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 721,000 - 821,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Professional Nurse with a post-basic qualification and extensive nursing experience to lead facility management and primary health care delivery within a community setting. The role includes HR, financial, and supply chain oversight, clinical governance, and reporting responsibilities.

The successful candidate will ensure adherence to nursing standards, Batho Pele principles, and patient rights while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent.
• Post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of government Notice No R48 in the relevant specialty.
• Minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional Nurse with SANC.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in relevant specialty (Clinical Health Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care).
• Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/ Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy and driver’s license is essential. Knowledge of all Legislation relevant to Health Care Services.

Responsibilities

• Management of the facility by providing quality comprehensive community health care.
• Provide administrative services within the facility and provide educational and clinical services.
• Management of equipment and machinery.
• Management of HR, Finances and Supply Chain within the facility.
• Ensure clinical practice by the clinical team in accordance with the Scope of Practice and Nursing Standards.
• Compile reports, analyses data, identify gaps and take remedial steps.
• Ensure proper record keeping within the facility.
• Management of resources within facility.
• Manage and monitor the productivity and performance of employee’s development.
• Manage licensing of staff with all relevant professional bodies.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the norms and standards & ideal clinic.
• Ensure community participation.
• Manage labour relation issues.
• Ensure implementation of Departmental policies including Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to improve service rendering.
• Ensure management of Multidisciplinary teams within the facilities.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services.
• Ensure effective and efficient coordination and integration of quality Health care.
• Perform any other delegated duties by Supervisor/Manager.
• Deputize the Assistant Manager when the need arises.

Skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Legislation knowledge

Education

Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with SANC (R425)

Post basic nursing qualification (≥1 year) accredited with SANC (R48)

Diploma/Degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration (advantage)

Job description

• Package : R 720 819 .00 – R 821 454.00 per annum

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with 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 Professional Nurse plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of government Notice No R48 in the relevant specialty. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional Nurse with SANC. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in relevant specialty (Clinical Health Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care). Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/ Nursing Administration will be an added advantage.. Computer literacy and driver’s license is essential. Knowledge of all Legislation relevant to Health Care Services.

Duties :

• :Management of the facility by providing quality comprehensive community health care. Provide administrative services within the facility and provide educational and clinical services. Management of equipment and machinery. Management of HR, Finances and Supply Chain within the facility. Ensure clinical practice by the clinical team in accordance with the Scope of Practice and Nursing Standards. Compile reports, analyses data, identify gaps and take remedial steps. Ensure proper record keeping within the facility Management of resources within facility. Manage and monitor the productivity and performance of employee’s development. Manage licensing of staff with all relevant professional bodies. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the norms and standards & ideal clinic. Ensure community participation. Manage labour relation issues. Ensure implementation of Departmental policies including Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights. Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to improve service rendering. Ensure management of Multidisciplinary teams within the facilities. Provide comprehensive primary care services. Ensure effective and efficient coordination and integration of quality Health care. Perform any other delegated duties by Supervisor/Manager. Deputize the Assistant Manager when the need arises.

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) ?

Do you have post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of government Notice No R48 in the relevant specialty?

Do you have A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional Nurse with SANC?

Do you have 5 years appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in relevant specialty (Clinical Health Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care)?

Do you have Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/ Nursing Administration

Do you have computer and drivers licence?

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 25-08-2026