Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty Unit (PN-B4) (X1 Post) Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2026.
• A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least six (6) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a clinical specialty after obtaining the one (1) year post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognize experience at management level.
• Computer literacy i.e. (Ms Word, Power Point) will be an added advantage. COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Competencies: leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties :

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on Health Care.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork).
• Participate in the analysis, formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and standards. Implementation of Ideal Hospital Maintenance Framework Version 2.0. Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources.
• Co-ordination of provision of effective training and research. Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Management of personnel performance and review thereof. (Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment)

Closing Date : 24-04-2026