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Assistant Manager Nursing (Specialty: Night Duty)

Department of Health And Wellness
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, NationalR785 568 per annumHealthCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/579 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: NIGHT DUTY)

SALARY : R785 568 per annum

CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e Diploma /

Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration

with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post

basic nursing qualification in one of the R212 qualifications, with a duration of

at least1 year, accredited with the SANC. Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in

Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows

registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional

Nurse. A post graduate diploma in one of the qualifications(R635) accredited

with the SANC. The following R635 qualifications are excluded, i.e Post

Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management and a Post Graduate

Diploma in Nursing Education. Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of

10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a

Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the

period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the

specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the

relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be

appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Competencies

(knowledge/skills): In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing

legislation, related legal and ethical practices and guidelines, relevant public

sector legislation, People Management and Finance policies and procedures.

Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Ability to

work independently and under pressure.

DUTIES : Provide innovative leadership, management and guidance in the provision of

Services on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of person-centered care by

setting standards, as well as involvement in policy and guideline development.

Monitor the standard of nursing care, as well as guidance and participation in

improvement projects with regards to quality of care. Effective management of

human and financial resources on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of

effective training and research to ensure professional growth and adhere to

ethical standards.

ENQUIRIES : Ms L De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted

candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification in one of the R212 qualifications, with a duration of at least1 year, accredited with the SANC. Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma in one of the qualifications(R635) accredited with the SANC. The following R635 qualifications are excluded, i.e Post Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Competencies (knowledge/skills): In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation, related legal and ethical practices and guidelines, relevant public sector legislation, People Management and Finance policies and procedures. Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Duties

Provide innovative leadership, management and guidance in the provision of Services on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of person-centered care by setting standards, as well as involvement in policy and guideline development. Monitor the standard of nursing care, as well as guidance and participation in improvement projects with regards to quality of care. Effective management of human and financial resources on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research to ensure professional growth and adhere to ethical standards.

How to apply

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. OTHER POSTS