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POST 10/04 : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PNA-8)


Key details

Salary
R1 028 091 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Regional Office
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Lead and coordinate healthcare policies and nursing services to ensure quality care and efficient resource management in correctional facilities.

Requirements

Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e.

Diploma/ Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse.

Registration with SANC as a 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 four (4) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience 8 at management level.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Policy coordination, communication, financial management, project and programme management, change management, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation and decision making.

People management and empowerment, integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations.

Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks. assertiveness, ability to network, diplomacy and tact, influence and impact.


Duties

Coordinate policies related to healthcare, physical care and nutrition within the region.

Conduct quality assessments of Hygiene conditions and Nutrition services.

Implement standards, criteria and indicators for quality nursing and patient care.

Oversee the management of infrastructure for health, nutrition and physical care.

Ensure service levels for offenders’ bedding, ablution facilities, personal care.

Supervise and provide direction for nursing plans and clinical practice.

Practise nursing and healthcare in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

Promote patient-centred care and adherence to Batho Pele principles.

Manage and utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.

Maintain quality nursing data for advising, advancing and evaluating care and cost-effectiveness.

Plan activities and provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of health and nutrition programs.

Advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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