Western Cape Department Of Health And Wellness Primary Health Care Manager Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is seeking a dedicated Primary Health Care Manager to join its team in the Cape Winelands District, specifically at Drakenstein PHC, Drakenstein Sub-district. This significant role offers an opportunity to provide strategic leadership and operational management within the vital primary healthcare sector of the province.

The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring the effective delivery and oversight of essential health services, contributing directly to the wellbeing of communities in the Western Cape. This position is central to the department's commitment to promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Experience: Appropriate management experience in an appropriate healthcare environment.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Sound knowledge of the district health system.
• A firm grasp of the principles and practice of primary healthcare in the South African context.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, governance, operational management, quality assurance, and oversight of Primary Health Care services within the Sub-District, including clinic-based and community-based services, oral health services, the implementation of the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach, burden of disease management, internal policy and procedure development, monitoring and evaluation systems, and complaints management.
• Oversee the effective management of critical support services on the Primary Health Care platform, including pharmacy services, information management and data systems, infrastructure, equipment, cleaning services, and security services.
• Ensure sound financial planning, budget management, and expenditure control, including demand management, stock control, asset management, and compliance with audit requirements.
• Manage workforce planning and human resource processes, including labour relations, disciplinary matters, performance management, and the development of staff within the Sub-District Primary Health Care platform.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison, collaboration, and network with relevant stakeholders within the ecosystem, including hospitals, non-governmental organizations, private service providers, municipalities, and community structures, and promote the effective functioning of clinic committees.

What the Work Involves

As a Primary Health Care Manager, you will be at the forefront of health service delivery, driving the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of primary healthcare within the Drakenstein Sub-district. This involves actively leading teams, ensuring that clinic-based and community-based services, including oral health, are delivered efficiently and align with the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach.

You will be responsible for the financial health of the PHC platform, managing budgets, controlling expenditure, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. This role requires significant engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, from hospitals and NGOs to municipalities and community structures, fostering collaboration to enhance healthcare outcomes. The working environment will involve managing operations, staff, and resources, requiring a blend of strategic planning and hands-on oversight to maintain quality and effective service delivery.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online.

• Visit the application portal: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
• Click on “online applications” to proceed.

The closing date for applications is 05 October 2026, at 17:00PM.

Kindly note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and a competency assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.