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Manager Nursing (Pn-A9): Child Health Ref No

Department of Health
Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit), MpumalangaR1 201 302 – R1 373 562 per annumHealthCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/489 : MANAGER NURSING (PN-A9): CHILD HEALTH REF NO:

SALARY : R1 201 302 – R1 373 562 per annum

CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus 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 (2026). A tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, preferably in Public

Health. A minimum of ten (10) years of appropriate / recognizable experience

in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. At least 5 years of the

period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in

management level of Child Health Care. Post basic qualifications in Child

health, Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Administration will be an

advantage. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance

service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work. Be able to work under

pressure. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Coordinate Child Health programme in the province and liaise with National

Sub-Directorate, Districts and other sectors on issues related to Child Health.

Develop strategic plans, policies and protocols on implementation of Child

Health programme. Support districts with the implementation of national and

provincial policies. Render technical support, advice, and capacity building of

personnel. Manage the rendering of Adolescent, Youth and Integrated School

Health Programme in the province. Support the implementation of norms and

standard for Child health programme. Manage the programme’s finances and

budget, Conduct research on Child Health related issues. Monitor and evaluate

the impact of the programme.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:

(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi

Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and

IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus 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 (2026). A tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, preferably in Public Health. A minimum of ten (10) years of appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in management level of Child Health Care. Post basic qualifications in Child health, Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Administration will be an advantage. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work. Be able to work under pressure. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Coordinate Child Health programme in the province and liaise with National Sub-Directorate, Districts and other sectors on issues related to Child Health. Develop strategic plans, policies and protocols on implementation of Child Health programme. Support districts with the implementation of national and provincial policies. Render technical support, advice, and capacity building of personnel. Manage the rendering of Adolescent, Youth and Integrated School Health Programme in the province. Support the implementation of norms and standard for Child health programme. Manage the programme’s finances and budget, Conduct research on Child Health related issues. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme.