Deputy Manager Nursing Grade 1 (PN-A8): Non-Communicable Diseases and Special Care

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a Deputy Manager Nursing Grade 1 (PN-A8) for Non-Communicable Diseases and Special Care at National Head Office. The role leads nursing oversight for non-communicable disease, special care, therapeutic and medical services across correctional centres, making sure care is coordinated, monitored and delivered to standard. Day to day work includes developing, implementing and reviewing policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures, overseeing prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases, and coordinating therapeutic and medical support services. The successful candidate will also conduct risk assessments, develop risk management plans, and manage people, finances, assets and performance information. The salary is R1 069 215 per annum. Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 15:45. Blacks and Whites are encouraged to apply. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, Post 38/17, Ref No: HO 2026/11/26.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, monitor and review policies, programmes, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to non-communicable diseases, special care and therapeutic and medical services; oversee prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases within correctional centres; coordinate and monitor provision of related services; coordinate and monitor therapeutic and medical support services; conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans relating to NCDs, special care and therapeutic services; manage human resources, finance and assets; manage performance information.

Requirements

A Basic R425 qualification (Diploma or Degree in Nursing) or equivalent allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse, registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, and at least 9 years of appropriate and recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing, including at least 4 years at management level. Candidates must be computer literate, hold a valid driver's licence, and be willing to travel. Strong knowledge of the nursing care process and procedure, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks including grievance and disciplinary procedures, financial management, problem solving, decision making and facilitation, planning, organising, leading and controlling, project management, conflict management, training and development, report writing and time management, confidentiality, public service policies and legislative framework, service delivery and client orientation, integrity, honesty and assertiveness is required.

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