ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING GENERAL STREAM (PN-A7)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health seeks an Assistant Manager Nursing General Stream. The role requires senior nursing registration, 8+ years’ experience with 3+ years in management, and current SANC registration for 2026.

You will lead nursing teams, manage resources, and drive clinical governance. The position offers a competitive package of R 720 819.00 per annum, based in Johannesburg, with responsibilities including planning, supervision, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Registered professional nurse with midwifery in terms of SANC and qualifications as stated.
• Minimum 8 years nursing experience after registration, with at least 3 years in management.
• Current SANC registration for 2026 is required.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise and coordinate patient care and nursing activities.
• Initiate health promotion and ensure accurate health information is communicated.
• Establish relationships with nursing staff and stakeholders for teamwork.

Skills

leadership

ward management

planning

organizing

coordination

communication

Education

Grade 12

Nursing qualification (R425)

SANC registration

Post basic Health Services Management/Nursing Administration

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING GENERAL STREAM (PN-A7)

• Reference Number : refs/057111


• Directorate : Nursing Services (Medicine & Psychiatry FBU – Medicine Department)


• Number of Posts : 1


• Package : R 720 819.00 PER ANNUM


• Enquiries : Mr Mulaudzi Tel. No [phone]/9779/8154 or Ms Mazibuko [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/ Diploma in nursing) orequivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nursewith Midwifery. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as aProfessional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above mustbe appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. Current registration with the South African NursingCouncil for 2026. Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/ Nursing Administration registered withSANC will be an added advantage.COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Competencies: leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties :

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in the analysis, formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and standards. Implementation of Ideal Hospital Maintenance Framework Version 2.0. Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Co-ordination of provision of effective training and research. Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Management of personnel performance and review thereof. (Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment.

• 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.

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/ Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery?

Do you have a minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing

Do you have Current SANC registration for 2026