Deputy Manager Nursing Grade 1 [pn-A8]: Non-Communicable Diseases and Special Care
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R1 069 215 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SANC registration as Professional Nurse
- Deputy nursing manager (non-communicable diseases) at DCS Head Office, Pretoria
- Nursing diploma or degree and SANC registration as a Professional Nurse
- 9 years' nursing experience, 4 in management
- Valid driver's licence and willing to travel
- R1 069 215 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/17, ref HO 2026/11/26. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services
Requirements:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as 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 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedure, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including the grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure. Financial management, problem solving, decision making and facilitation skills. Ability to plan, organize, lead and control. Project, conflict management, training and development skills. Good report writing and time management skills. Ensuring confidentiality. Understanding of public service policies and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity, honesty and assertiveness. Willingness to travel.
Duties:
Develop, implement, monitor and review policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), special care and therapeutic and medical services. Coordinate and oversee the prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases within correctional centres. Coordinate and monitor the provision of therapeutic and medical support services within the department. Develop, implement, monitor and review medical parole policies, procedures and guidelines. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans relating to NCDs, special care and therapeutic services. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/26