ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (PEADIATRICS)

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/AMN-PEADS/ NMAH/ARP/NTSG/01/08/2026
Salary: R755 355 – R863 667 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 Professional Nurse plus post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Advanced Paediatrics Nursing Science. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable 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 after obtaining the one-year post-basic course/qualification in the relevant speciality. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. Knowledge of nursing care procedures, Good communication skills.

Duties

To ensure a holistic approach in the delivery of nursing care to customers/clients in cost effective, efficient & equitable manner. Overall supervision/management of the nursing services & maintain constructive working relations with nurses & other stake – holders. Participate in the analysis, formulation & implementation of nursing guidelines, standards & procedures. Monitor & ensure proper utilization of financial & physical resources. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service delivery: Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.

Where to send your application

must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za 88

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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