ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PN-B4): CRITICAL CARE / TRAUMA & EMERGENCY CARE

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/AUG/26/1229
Salary: R785 568 - R898 215 per annum
Centre: Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice R425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (6) years referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Critical Care / Trauma & Emergency Care Nursing Science. At least three (3) of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge/skills: Basic computer literacy, strong Leadership, Good communication and Sound Interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage own time, function as an effective leader of the nursing team. Implement and manage change. Willingness to work shifts and standby in accordance with the requirements of the unit and nursing services. Report writing skills.

Duties

Delegate, Supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate quality 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 work relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, policies, PMDS, procedures, Contingency and Strategic Plans. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Quality management including infection control, information management and clinical audits. Participating in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage human resources. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources. Implement all relevant prescripts. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human financial and material resources. Manage the budget according to PFMA.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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