This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (LEVEL 1 AND 2 HOSPITAL)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R1 069 215 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Centre: Stikland Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform standby after hours and over weekends/public holidays when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing administration, Nursing Education, Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health strategies in health. Computer literacy in MS Office packages. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Duties

Provide strategic management and leadership to the nursing department. Oversee clinical governance and service delivery of nursing department. Effective people management of nursing services which include nursing personnel, HR matters, Staff development and staff support. Manage allocated budgets which include, Nursing Personnel, Agency, and Overtime, Budget, Equipment, Vetting and Asset Management.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Ms L van der Berg Tel No: (021) 940-4402

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.