Assistant Manager Nursing: General

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Assistant Manager Nursing: General (Night Duty)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RHS182/2025

Worcester Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/Accoucheur.

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery in a rural regional hospital environment. Demonstrates a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management – including Ideal Facility and the Office of Health Standard Compliance. Ensure that clinical nursing practice is rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the scope of practice and standards. Managerial, leadership skills and values: integrity, innovative visionary, catalyst for change, self-awareness and confidence, delegation, accountability, problem solving & decision making, conflict resolution, interpersonal and communication skills. Very knowledgeable and demonstrates a good understanding of People Management (Human Resource Management). Demonstrates a good understanding of financial policies and practices. Knowledgeable about relevant legislation pertaining to labour relations, nursing legislation, related legal and ethical nursing practices, relevant public sector policies and protocols. Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Enquiries:

Mr S Bruiners, tel no

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Overall coordination, implementation and monitoring of the strategic objectives of nursing, the facility and the Department of Health and Wellness. Effective management and coordination of quality nursing care within set standards and within legal and professional frameworks. Manage and facilitate both human resources and financial resources. Management of information through the collection and analysis of data, report writing and development and implementation of relevant interventions. Policy development and implementation.

Registration With A Professional Council:

Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/Accoucheur.

Note:

The pool of applicants will be considered for vacancies within Worcester Regional Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, standby and weekend cover for nursing and travel to attend official meetings and/or trainings. Deputising for the Deputy Manager Nursing: Head of Nursing and willingness to act for another member of the Nurse Management team.

Remuneration:

R per annum - R per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM