Assistant Manager Nursing

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

Job summary

A government health agency in Gauteng is seeking an Assistant Manager Nursing to ensure effective nursing care delivery in a comprehensive manner. The role requires a minimum of 10 years nursing experience, with at least 3 years at a management level, along with leadership and organizational skills. Strong nursing qualifications are essential. This position offers a competitive salary package and a chance to contribute significantly to healthcare at the primary health care level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• At least 3 years of experience at management level.
• Post-basic nursing qualification in relevant specialties is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive nursing treatment and care services are delivered.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by standards.
• Management and control of human, financial, and material resources.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Financial management

Education

Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration

Grade 12 with Basic R425 qualification (nursing)

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING - READVERTISEMENT

• Reference Number : refs/035432
• Directorate : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
• Number of Posts : 1
• 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) or R212(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Science). 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. Financial management and human resource management knowledge; Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills; Sound knowledge of public service policies, Code of Conduct, Team building and Policy formulation. Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration is essential. Computer literacy and driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• To ensure that a comprehensive quality nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient, and equitable manner by the facilities. To always ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards. Promote quality of nursing care and ethos as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by SANC. Facilitate provision of a comprehensive package of service at PHC level and ensure that the facilities adhere to the principles of Batho Pele. Ensure effective implementation of Service and Quality Improvement Plans, Occupational Health, and Safety as well as Quality Assurance Program etc. Ensure compliance with ideal clinic, clinical guidelines and protocols, norms and standards within the facilities. Adhere to Office of the Health Standard Compliance and ensure effective achievement on Ministerial Priorities, Ideal Clinic Compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation. Ensure management and control of human, financial and material resources. Monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinic functions within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance in accordance with Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); develop and implement staff training plan. Attend to grievances of staff and administer discipline; and ensure that absenteeism and abscondment of staff is effectively controlled. Oversee provincial personnel in Local Authority facilities. Ensure submission of day, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. General administration duties and management soft skills is mandatory, Deputize the NSDR Deputy Manager when delegated.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.This is a readvertisement and people who are previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. 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 : 20-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration?

Do you have computer literacy?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have at least 3 years appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level?

Do you have a post-basic nursing qualification in one of the specialties R48 (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) or R212(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Science)?

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.