ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING: (AREA) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Metro TB Hospital Complex, Brooklyn Chest Hospital | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Salary
R720 819 per annum
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 professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
- Inherent
Duties
- Management of service delivery in the specialized TB Hospital (Brooklyn Chest Hospital).
- Resource Management of the nursing department.
- Control and monitor resources and consumables.
- Ensure a well-managed and capacitated work force by determining staff development needs and co-ordinate staff development in collaboration with Human Resource component.
- Improved Quality of Care.
- Support the Deputy Manager: Nursing as Top Management, with strategic and operational management functions.
Enquiries
Ms G. Mashaba Tel No: (021) 508-7406
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Metro TB Hospital Complex, Brooklyn Chest Hospital
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 professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General
Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Inherent
requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime
and standby duties. Willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and leadership skills. The ability to function independently
in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure good nursing care. Ability to manage own work and that of the units reporting to the
post. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of human resource and financial policies. Computer
literacy (MS Office).
DUTIES : Management of service delivery in the specialized TB Hospital (Brooklyn Chest Hospital). Resource Management of the nursing department. Control and
monitor resources and consumables. Ensure a well-managed and capacitated work force by determining staff development needs and co-ordinate staff
development in collaboration with Human Resource component. Improved
Quality of Care. Support the Deputy Manager: Nursing as Top Management, with strategic and operational management functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms G. Mashaba Tel No: (021) 508-7406
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.