ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL) (This is re-advertisement and those tho applied previously [...]

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 694 000; Full time

Job summary

A health services department in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Nursing. Responsibilities include managing nursing care quality and coordinating operational objectives. Candidates must have a Basic R425 qualification, 8 years of nursing experience with 3 in management, and a valid driver's license. This role offers a competitive annual package of R693 096 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits included with salary

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and basic R425 qualification required for registration with SANC.
• 8 years of nursing experience, including 3 years in a management role.
• Valid EB driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor nursing strategic objectives.
• Manage quality nursing care within legal frameworks.
• Facilitate financial aspects related to the hospital.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing legislation

Managerial skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial policies understanding

Computer literacy

Education

Basic R425 qualification (degree/diploma in nursing)

Degree/diploma in nursing management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL) (This is re-advertisement and those tho applied previously are encouraged to re-apply)

Reference Number : REFS/024167

Directorate : Nursing Services

Number of Posts : 1

Package : R693 096 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Grade 12. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing and midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Degree/diploma in nursing management registered with the South African Nursing Council. A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level as operational manager in a hospital. South African Nursing Council annual practising certificate. Service certificates compulsory. Computer literate. Valid EB driver licence. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, nights, public holidays, after‑hours, standby and weekend cover for nursing and travel to attend official meetings and/or trainings. Deputising for the Deputy Manager Nursing: Head of Nursing and willingness to act for another member of the Nurse Management team. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledgeable about relevant legislation pertaining to labour relations, nursing legislation, related legal and ethical nursing practices, relevant public sector policies and protocols. Demonstrate an in‑depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Demonstrates a clear understanding of Infection Prevention Control, Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management – including Ideal Hospital Framework and the Office of Health Standard Compliance. Managerial and leadership skills and values: integrity, innovative visionary, catalyst for change, self‑awareness and confidence, delegation, accountability, problem solving & decision making, conflict resolution, interpersonal and communication skills. Very knowledgeable and demonstrates a good understanding of People Management (Human Resource Management). Demonstrates a good understanding of financial policies and practices. Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Duties

• Overall coordination, implementation and monitoring of the strategic objectives of nursing, the hospital and the Department of Health. Effective management and coordination of quality nursing care within set standards and within legal and professional frameworks. Manage and facilitate both human resources and financial aspects related to the hospital. Management of information through the collection and analysis of data, report writing and development and implementation of relevant interventions. Policy development and implementation. Ensure that clinical nursing practice are rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing and midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife?

Do you have Degree/diploma in nursing management registered with the South African Nursing Council?

Do you have a minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which at least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level as operational manager in a hospital?

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.