Assistant Manager Nursing

Department of Health; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 755 000 - 864 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization in South Africa is seeking a qualified Professional Nurse with extensive nursing experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of nursing experience with significant time in management roles. Responsibilities include planning and organizing health surveillance activities, coordinating case investigations, and participating in training for disease management. A valid driver's license and proficiency in computer skills are essential for this role. Applications close on 13-02-2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
• At least 3 years experience at management level.
• Valid driver's license and computer literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize work for self and support teams.
• Monitor Notifiable Disease Surveillance in the District.
• Coordinate case investigations and outbreak responses.

Skills

Project management

Infection prevention and control

Good communication skills

Human relations

Education

Diploma/degree in nursing

Post-basic nursing qualification

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

• Package : R 755 355.00 – R 863 667.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse specialty. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties R48 (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) . Bachelor’s in nursing education and administration. Health Services management or Public health would be an advantage. A minimum of 10 years; appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at coordinated programme level. Background in project management ,disease surveillance, infection prevention and control, health information systems, monitoring and evaluation. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy is essential. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Demonstrate basic understanding of Human Resource and Financial policies and practices. Knowledge of relevant legislative governing the public service. Good communication and writing skills. Good human relations.

Duties :

• Ability to plan and organize own work, time, and that of support teams to ensure proper implementation of the programme. Alert Health care workers and Managers on Surveillance activities. Support, Monitor and Evaluate Notifiable Disease Surveillance in the District. Liaise with Provincial Surveillance officers, EPI /CDC, programs (Environmental and Port Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Nutrition), Facility Managers, hospitals including NICD particularly for tests and results when necessary.Support activities to improve quality of surveillance for targeted EPI /CDC priority conditions (conduct record reviews, obtaining clinical notes, cold chain maintenance) .Conduct regular active surveillance visits to health Facilities within the district according to the priority level of facilities. Coordinate case investigation and outbreak response. Ensure effective management of data (collect, capture, collate, analyze, and interpret surveillance data) .Participate in monitoring impact of vaccination, surveillance, and disease trends, EPI and vaccine preventable and communicable diseases research as required.Ensure processing of case investigation reports.Monitor progress towards Polio Eradication and NNT elimination against WHO indicators. Participate in developing training materials for notifiable diseases, capacitate District health officers through training and support visits.Participate in planning and other activities for surveillance improvement, to reach District, Provincial and National objectives. Evaluate and monitor compliance to National Core Standards.Ensure attendance to meetings of communicable Diseases and Outbreak response unit in the district and provincial office, provide feedback from meetings.Provide compiled monthly update on notifiable diseases, follow upon pending cases, line listing of reported cases and provide feedback to sub-districts.Ensure adherence to prescribed scheduled submission of quarterly reports to sub-districts and other stake holders through the EPI Team meeting. Be able to work under pressure and support all activities of the district.Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/ Manager.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022 , applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration. Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have computer literacy?

Do you have basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification?

Do you have registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse specialty?

Do you have a post-basic nursing qualification in one of the specialties R48 (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care)?

Do you have a minimum of 10 years; appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.