Health · Circular 36 of 2026

Deputy Manager Nursing

Department of Health

Overview

Deputy Manager Nursing sought at Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape to provide strategic nursing leadership, requiring an R425 qualification and nine years' nursing experience.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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: Sobetwak@gmail.com

Enquiries: Mr K Sobetwa Tel No: (047) 573 8936/073 200 0217

Notes

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 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). 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. OTHER POSTS

Post 36/107, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health by 23 October 2026, quoting reference ECHEALTH/DMN/APL/ZITH/01/10/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Zithulele, Eastern Cape
Salary
R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
ECHEALTH/DMN/APL/ZITH/01/10/2026
How to apply →

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