ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 756 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial health department in South Africa is seeking an experienced Professional Nurse to manage patient care and lead nursing teams. The ideal candidate should have a nursing diploma, relevant post-basic qualifications, and ten years of experience, including management level. Applications must comply with a new Z83 form and are submitted online only. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience in nursing after registration.
• At least six years of experience in a clinical specialty after obtaining a post-basic qualification.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate patient care.
• Participate in health promotion communication.
• Develop and maintain relationships with nursing and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning skills

Communication skills

Organizing skills

Education

Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/degree in nursing)

Post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC

Tools

MS Word

Power Point

Job description

• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 755 355.00 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE).
• Enquiries : Mr B. Mulaudzi [phone] and [e-mail] Tel [phone]

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council. A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (6) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a clinical specialty after obtaining the one (1) year post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognize experience at management level. Computer literacy i.e. (Ms Word, Power Point) 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)

Notes :

• Kindly note that: No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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]. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such: ”If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities , Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

Criteria Questions

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

Do you have A post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC?

Do you have Current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2025/2026?

Do you have A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?

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.