Deputy Manager Nursing (Level 1 & 2 Hospital) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS481/2026

Location:

Karl Bremer Hospital

REMUNERATION

R 1 069 215 - R 1 219 323 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

21 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

04 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

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.

ENQUIRIES

Mr J Lucas (CEO) Tel, (021) 918 1223

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid driver’s license. Willingness to perform standby after hours and over weekends/public holidays when required.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

To ensure that a holistic nursing care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the Nursing Department of the institution including the overall management of nursing services (i.e. operational, HR and Finance of the nursing department). Ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice and provide nursing strategic and operational guidance and leadership towards the realization of hospital strategic goals and objectives of the in line with the annual operational plan. Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programmes and facilitate the auditing of clinical records by analyzing data, identification of health indicators and risk factors as well as co-ordinate the conducting of client satisfaction surveys. Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism through the maintenance of norms and standards of nursing practice and the utilization the Nursing Act and Regulations, Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council, and the body of scientific knowledge in service rendering for maintaining professional excellence. Manage and utilise resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes efficient and effective health care as well as support the utilization of information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service delivery.

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.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Must be computer literate and able to work with MS Office packages. Knowledge of nursing care and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework. Nursing Act, Health Act, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient’s Right, Batho Pele Principles. Strong leadership, management, planning, organizing, decision making, delegation, problem solving, discipline management and resource control abilities including knowledge and understanding of People, Finance and Supply Chain Management at a hospital level. Clinical competencies and policy formulation skills, knowledge of nursing care delivery approach and good verbal and written communication skills, mentorship and supervisory skills.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.