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Deputy Manager Nursing
Closes Friday 6 November 2026
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Senior nursing management post at Empilisweni Hospital. Suits a registered Professional Nurse with many years of experience, including management-level experience, who can lead nursing services.
- Lead and direct the Nursing Services and plan the objectives of the specialised unit in line with the institution's and Department's strategic plan.
- Make sure nursing care follows laws, policies and procedures, and that professional and ethical standards are met.
- Manage human and material resources, implement PMDS, and monitor quality assurance, infection control, occupational health and safety, and National Core Standards compliance.
- Must hold a Diploma or Degree in Nursing (or equivalent) that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General; a postgraduate diploma in Nursing Management/Administration is an advantage.
- Must have at least 9 years of experience after registration as a Professional Nurse, including at least 4 years at management level, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at Empilisweni Hospital, Joe Gqabi District. Submit applications by email to Joseph.Ndzinde@echealth.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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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.
- A postgraduate diploma in Nursing Management/Administration will be an added advantage.
- A 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 Rights Charter.
- Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem solving, management and decision-making skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.
- Computer literate and may be required to demonstrate computer skills.
- Complex report writing skills is essential.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- To manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to the Nursing Services.
- Plan and monitor the objectives of the specialized unit in line with the strategic plan of the institution and 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 practiced in accordance with the statutory law, policies and procedures governing the Nursing Profession, Labour and Health Care.
- Effective management and utilization 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.
How to apply
Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: Joseph.Ndzinde@echealth.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr S.L Bosholo Tel No: (051) 611 0259
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on a duly new Z83 Form (effective from 01 January 2021), a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons:
- Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference.
- Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV.
- Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks.
- Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s).
- The department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
- If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- We thank all applicants for their interest.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 176 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/244: DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING REF NO: ECHEALTH/DMN/APL/EMPSH/02/10/2026 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: Joe Gqabi District, Empilisweni Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Basic R425 qualification Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General. A postgraduate diploma in Nursing Management/Administration will be an added advantage. A 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 Rights Charter. Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem solving, management and decision-making skills. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements. Computer literate and may be required to demonstrate computer skills. Complex report writing skills is essential. A valid driver’s licence. DUTIES: To manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to the Nursing Services. Plan and monitor the objectives of the specialized unit in line with the strategic plan of the institution and 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 practiced in accordance with the statutory law, policies and procedures governing the Nursing Profession, Labour and Health Care. Effective management and utilization 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr S.L Bosholo Tel No: (051) 611 0259 APPLICATIONS: Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: Joseph.Ndzinde@echealth.gov.za