DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/DMN/DRH/APL/01/08/2026
Salary: R1 069 215 - R1 219 323 per annum, (OSD), (an all-inclusive package), basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.
Centre: Nelson Mandela Metro, Dora Nginza Regional Hospital
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Basic R425 qualification Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General. Minimum of 9 years after registration as a Professional Nurse, at least 4 years’ appropriate recognizable experience must be at Management Level. Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Knowledge of PFMA, HR Management. Knowledge of Public Sector Legislation and relevant Prescript/Regulation, Batho Pele Principles and patient Right Charter. Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem-solving, management and decision-making skills. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

To manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to the Nursing Services. Plan and monitor the objectives of the specialised unit in line with the strategic plan of the institution and the department. Coordinate and maintain conducive/constructive working relationships with Nursing and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice. Monitor and ensure nursing care is practised in accordance with the statutory law, policies and procedures governing the Nursing Profession, Labour and Health Care. Effective management and utilisation of Human and Material Resources. Ensure effective implementation of PMDS. Monitor compliance to Quality Assurance and Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety standards and National Core Standards Compliance. Ensure efficient and effective execution of administration functions of the Nursing unit.

Where to send your application

must be submitted electronically via email to: Busisiwe.Bomela@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms B Bomela Tel No: (041) 406 4421

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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