ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING GENERAL (DAY AND NIGHT)

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 721,000 - 846,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health, Pholosong Regional Hospital, is recruiting for Assistant Manager Nursing General (Day and Night). The role oversees nursing care, resource management and regulatory compliance, with weekend/public holiday flexibility.

The post requires SANC registration, 8+ years nursing experience, and a Diploma/Degree in Health Service Management or Nursing Administration. Enquiries: Ms. M.G. Makgoba.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Basic Diploma/Degree that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum 8 years nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
• Diploma or Degree in Health Service Management/Nursing Administration or Management.
• At least 3 years of management level experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise and coordinate provision of patient care.
• Monitor allocation and utilization of resources across departments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulatory frameworks (IHRM, OHSC).
• Support staff on clinical and non-clinical matters; engage in problem-solving/conflict management.
• Maintain data governance and monitor performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict management

Problem solving

Pressure handling

Education

Senior Certificate

Diploma/ Degree SANC registration

Health Service Management

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING GENERAL (DAY AND NIGHT)

• Reference Number : refs/056561
• Directorate : Nursing Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R720 819.00 – R 846 282.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. M.G. Makgoba Tel No: [phone]

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Basic Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Diploma or Degree in Health Service Management/ Nursing Administration or Management. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at Nursing management level. Proof of current year SANC registration. Demonstrate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to compile presentations and draft professional reports.SKILLS: Strong Leadership skills, Good Communication, Conflict management/ Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Duties :

• Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Monitor and ensure proper allocation and utilization of human, financial and physical resources for different departments including effective bed management. Establish and maintain constructive working relationship with clinical and non-clinical staff that will allow consistent flow of patient care by a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure compliance with Health and safety standards and IHRM (Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance) and OHSC (Office of Health Standard Compliance) including safe standards for emergency readiness, disaster management and prevention/ management of patient safety incidents. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and development of self and subordinates through ongoing training and research. Provide support to staff regarding clinical and non-clinical matters and engage in problem solving/ conflict management. Ensure effective Data governance and monitor efficiency indicators for performance compliance. Guide and supervise implementation of Operational plans as guided by GDOH Annual Performance plan. Demonstrate willingness and flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as required by operational needs. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory frameworkManage allocation/utilization of human, financial and physical resources for different departments including effective be management. Ensure effective and consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care to Executive and other relevant stakeholders as directed. Give support to staff regarding clinical matters and engage in problem solving/conflict management. Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationship with clinical and non-clinical staff that will allow consistency in patient care by a multi-disciplinary team. Be flexible, responsive and give staff support. Manage and resolve complaints and patient safety incidences timeously. Supervise implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, policies and procedures. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates through ongoing training and research. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory framework

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 25-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse?

A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing?

A Diploma or Degree in Health Service Management/ Nursing Administration or Management?