Deputy Manager Nursing

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 1 028 000 - 1 156 000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Krugersdorp seeks a Deputy Manager Nursing to lead forensic services. You will coordinate psychiatric care, monitor strategic plans, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies. Ideal candidates must hold a Nursing qualification and possess a minimum of nine years' experience in the field, with at least four years in psychiatric management. This role is essential for enhancing the care of forensic patients, thereby contributing to the public health sector in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
• At least 4 years of experience at an Assistant Manager level in a Psychiatric setting.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and strengthen forensic services to support de-institutionalization.
• Monitor strategic plans for Observandi and State Patients.
• Collaborate with the SAPS and Correctional Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Management experience

Knowledge of Mental Health Care Act

Knowledge of Public Service Act

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing (R425)

Qualification in Psychiatric Nursing

Qualification in Advanced Psychiatry

Qualification in Nursing Management

Job description

Deputy Manager Nursing - Forensic Services (This post is re-advertisement and people who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply)

• Reference Number : REFS/035191
• Directorate : Forensic Unit
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 028 091.00 – R1 155 099 .00 per annum (All-inclusive package)

Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing, R425, or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), as a Professional Nurse and a qualification in Psychiatric Nursing. Must have a Qualification in Advanced Psychiatry or Postgraduate in Mental Health. Must have a qualification in Nursing Management or Health Service Management which is accredited by SANC. A minimum of Nine (9) years’ experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the above period must be appropriate recognisable experience at an Assistant Manager level in a Psychiatric setting. Must have four years’ experience in management of forensic patients. Current registration with SANC, management experience in service planning [MS1.1], development and delivery. Vast knowledge of Mental Health Care Act no 17 of 2002, Criminal Procedure Act 77, 78 and 79(2), Child Justice Act, Child Protection Act, PFMA. Computer literacy and a valid Driver`s License. Good communication skills. Knowledge of Public Service Act and relevant legislative Framework, Nursing Act and SANC Regulations and the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26.

Duties :

• Facilitate and strengthen Forensic services to support de-institutionalization. Coordinate Forensic Psychiatry at all levels of care and report to the CEO. Monitor the implementation of strategic plans in terms of Observandi and State Patients. Align individual performance to the strategic objectives of the unit. Provide technical support to management on Forensic services. Monitor and evaluate the waiting lists of Observandi and state patients. Collaborate and liaise with the SAPS, Correctional Services, Justice department and the Directorate of Public Prosecution. Support regular audit systems and the Nursing Manager. Oversee daily nursing activities, Conduct Quality Rounds, manage budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation. Ensure that recruitment, mentoring, staff development and appraisal of the staff that report to you is done. Participate in the CPD activities according to the SANC CPD with the Nursing Team. Monitor the admission procedures of State patients and Observandi, reclassification, conditional discharges and full discharges of State patients. Ensure the development and implementation of forensic policies, procedures and guidelines. Provide reports to the CEO, National Forensic Directorate as well as Provincial Mental Health Directorate.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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 : 04-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma or Degree in Nursing, R425, or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), as a Professional Nurse and a qualification in Psychiatric Nursing?

Do you have a minimum of Nine (9) years’ experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 4 years of the above period must be appropriate recognisable experience at an Assistant Manager level in a Psychiatric setting?

Are you currently registered with SANC?

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.