About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager Nursing (PNB4) to join its team in the Thabo Mofutsanyn area, specifically within the Mantsopa and Setsoto Local Areas. This vital role involves supervising and coordinating effective patient care, ensuring that community health needs are met through comprehensive nursing practices. The Assistant Manager will be a pivotal part of the healthcare team, working closely with nursing staff and inter-professional colleagues to foster health promotion and maintain high standards of care. This position is not just a job; it is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of your community in South Africa.
In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing nursing guidelines, managing human resources, and ensuring the efficient utilization of financial and physical resources. Your leadership will help create a nurturing environment for both patients and staff, contributing to enhanced healthcare outcomes. The work you do daily will resonate throughout the community, making a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive and accessible health services to all South Africans. Its mission revolves around promoting health, preventing illness, and ensuring timely and effective healthcare delivery. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to improve public health and deliver quality healthcare services across diverse communities. The department values the contributions of its staff and encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
What You’ll Do
- Delegate and supervise nursing staff to ensure effective patient care.
- Initiate health promotion activities to communicate accurate health information.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders in healthcare.
- Participate in creating and implementing nursing guidelines and standards.
- Manage human resources within the nursing team.
- Monitor the utilization of financial and physical resources.
- Coordinate data quality assessments and ensure compliance with healthcare policies.
What You’ll Need
- A Diploma Degree in Nursing that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council.
- Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing, plus a post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
- A minimum of 10 years of nursing experience post-registration, with at least 6 years relevant experience after obtaining the post-basic qualification.
- At least 3 years of management-level experience in nursing.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
DiplomaDegree in Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council.Registration 2026/2027 with SANC as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing plus a post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Primary Health Care accredited by SANC.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification.
At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management level.
Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge And Skills: Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines, travelling extensively and work extra hours.
Be computer literate.
Good communication skills.
Strong management and leadership skills.
Strong ability to build and work as a team.
Coordinate, monitor and analyse data quality assessment.
appropriate financial management.
Job 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 working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.
e.
inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork) Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.
Manage Human Resources.
Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources
