Deputy Manager Nursing: Primary Health Care (PNA-8) Ref No: GP 2026/03/01 at South African Department of Correctional Services

CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: 

• Regional Office Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/01 

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 at management level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

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.