DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (LEVEL 1 AND 2)
Department of Health and Wellness · Paarl Hospital
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 37/282
- Salary band
- R 1 069 215
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Paarl Hospital Salary: R1 069 215 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) 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 OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a 197 professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience at management level. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to be on call and available in cases of emergency. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the relevant statutory and policy frameworks. Knowledge of quality assurance, infection prevention control and occupational health and safety. Demonstratable knowledge and experience of human resource and financial management. Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership, research and creative problem solving skills. Ability to communicate (written and verbal) and the ability to work on MS packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Duties: Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives in participation with the executive management team. Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of high- quality patient care through the management of nursing care programs. Develop and monitor the implementation of nursing policies, programmes regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care. Responsible for clinical governance for nursing services and advocate to ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism. Ensure the efficient financial planning, control, and effective use of resources in areas such as procurement, budget control, assets and service prioritisation. Comprehensive human resource management, including staff development, motivation and performance improvement. Utilising technology and other information systems to collect, monitor and analyse data in order to enhance service delivery. Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork to the benefit of holistic patient care. Able to apply stakeholder engagement, change management and continuous improvement principles to the benefit of the patients and staff of Paarl Hospital Enquiries: Mr FM van der Watt, email: Francois.
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
- ✓Registration with a 197 professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse
- ✓Experience: A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse
- ✓At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience at management level
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence
- ✓Willingness to be on call and available in cases of emergency
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the relevant statutory and policy frameworks
- ✓Knowledge of quality assurance, infection prevention control and occupational health and safety
- ✓Demonstratable knowledge and experience of human resource and financial management
- ✓Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership, research and creative problem solving skills
Key responsibilities
- •Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives in participation with the executive management team
- •Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of high- quality patient care through the management of nursing care programs
- •Develop and monitor the implementation of nursing policies, programmes regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care
- •Responsible for clinical governance for nursing services and advocate to ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism
- •Ensure the efficient financial planning, control, and effective use of resources in areas such as procurement, budget control, assets and service prioritisation
- •Comprehensive human resource management, including staff development, motivation and performance improvement
- •Utilising technology and other information systems to collect, monitor and analyse data in order to enhance service delivery
- •Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork to the benefit of holistic patient care
- •Able to apply stakeholder engagement, change management and continuous improvement principles to the benefit of the patients and staff of Paarl Hospital
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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