This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY

Department of Health

(Orthopaedics/Critical Care) Component: Nursing Management

Reference number: KDHC 09/2026
Salary: R785 568 – R898 215 per annum, plus benefits and 13th cheque and Medical Aid optional. Housing Allowance meet prescribed requirements
Centre: King Dinuzulu Hospital complex
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice R425, (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 specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Orthopaedics / Critical Care. At least three (3) of the periods referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. A Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: 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

All applications to be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, P O Dormerton, 4015. Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, 75 R.D. Naidu Roads Sydenham, 4015.

Enquiries

Ms. ND Zihle Manager Nursing Tel No: (031) 242 6036

Note

Directions to the Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ 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. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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