ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) Overberg District

This position offers an experienced professional nurse the opportunity to step into a senior management role within the Overberg District, based at the Overstrand Sub-district Office in Hermanus. The Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and operational management of primary health care services across the sub-district. This includes overseeing all related services linked to PHC facilities and ensuring that the prescribed package of services is implemented effectively. The role operates within the broader public health framework of the Western Cape Department of Health, and the incumbent will be expected to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including non-profit organisations, to deliver integrated and responsive health care to the community.

Candidates must hold a basic R425 nursing qualification, or an equivalent qualification, and be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. In addition, applicants need a one-year post-basic diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC. Alternatively, a four-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification, combined with a postgraduate diploma in Primary Health Care Nursing, is acceptable. The experience requirement is substantial: at least ten years of recognisable nursing experience after registration, with at least six of those years gained after obtaining the relevant post-basic qualification, and a minimum of three years at a management level. A valid driver’s licence and a willingness to travel are inherent requirements, as the role involves visiting facilities and engaging with stakeholders across the sub-district.

The duties of the post are broad and include general and operational management of PHC services, strategic and operational planning, and the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of operational plans. The Assistant Manager Nursing is responsible for internal and external governance, which means working collaboratively with other government sectors, community stakeholders and partner organisations. Financial management, supply chain management and sound people management practices fall squarely within the remit of this role. The incumbent must also drive quality assurance and quality management processes, and support health strategy through good governance of information management, pharmaceutical services and laboratory services. This is a demanding leadership position that requires both clinical credibility and administrative competence.

As part of the application process, candidates should note that no payment of any kind is required when applying. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment. The advertised post is linked to a facility or institution that forms part of an Ecosystem Service platform, and the successful candidate will be expected to render clinical services across institutions within this ecosystem as needed to sustain health service delivery. This is an OSD-graded nursing management position, and enquiries are facilitated through the contact person listed. The closing date and reference details appear alongside this summary, and applications must be submitted through the specified provincial online portal, using the recommended browsers. This is an excellent career opportunity for a seasoned nursing professional seeking to combine clinical expertise with strategic management in a primary health care setting.