ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT)

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/AMN-ICU/NMAH/APL/01/08/2026
Salary: R785 568 – R884 940 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Intensive Nursing Science. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter and other relevant legal framework, 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 license. Computer Literacy.

Duties

Demonstrate in in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative’s framework governing Public Service. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards determined by the health facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it expects a service delivery. Demonstrate knowledge of National Care Standards and in reporting and monitoring of indicators. Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act and Infection Prevention and Control Policies.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469

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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