Deputy Manager Nursing (Level 1 And 2) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Paarl Hospital Salary: R1 069 215 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) 199 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: [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency and practical test. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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 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).