ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (AREA)

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/AMN/APL/NMAH/01/08/2026
Salary: R720 819 – R833 775 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Basic R425 qualification i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification. Proof of current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC of which at least 3 years should be at a managerial level. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter and other relevant legal frameworks, Labour Relations and Public Service Acts. Managerial and communication (both written and verbal), report writing and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of six key priority areas, ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.

Duties

Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and effective patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Develop, establish and maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders (interprofessional, intersectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care.

Where to send your application

can be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469

Note

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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