Health · Circular 28 of 2026

Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty (PEADIATRICS)

Department of Health

Overview

Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty in Paediatrics at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, requiring a Professional Nurse qualification with advanced paediatric training and 10 years experience.

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.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469

Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, and 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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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). 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. OTHER POSTS

Post 28/80, sourced from the DPSA Circular 28 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health by 24 August 2026, quoting reference ECHEALTH/AMN-PEADS/ NMAH/ARP/NTSG/01/08/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Mthatha
Salary
R755 355 – R863 667 p/a
Closing date
24 August 2026
Reference
ECHEALTH/AMN-PEADS/ NMAH/ARP/NTSG/01/08/2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.