Job details

Circular: 28 of 2026
Page No.: 1

Circular Post: 28/78
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Health
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 24 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 per annum, (OSD), (an all-inclusive package), basic
salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be
structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Nelson Mandela Metro, Dora Nginza Regional Hospital
Reference information: ECHEALTH/DMN/DRH/APL/01/08/2026
Salary information: R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 per annum, (OSD), (an all-inclusive package), basic
salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be
structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.

Requirements

8 requirements · official circular text

Basic R425 qualification Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General.
Minimum of 9 years after registration as a Professional Nurse, at least 4 years’ appropriate recognizable experience must be at Management Level.
Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
Knowledge of PFMA, HR Management.
Knowledge of Public Sector Legislation and relevant Prescript/Regulation, Batho Pele Principles and patient Right Charter.
Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem-solving, management and decision-making skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.
A valid driver’s license.

Duties

9 duties · official circular text

To manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to the Nursing Services.
Plan and monitor the objectives of the specialised unit in line with the strategic plan of the institution and the department.
Coordinate and maintain conducive/constructive working relationships with Nursing and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice.
Monitor and ensure nursing care is practised in accordance with the statutory law, policies and procedures governing the Nursing Profession, Labour and Health Care.
Effective management and utilisation of Human and Material Resources.
Ensure effective implementation of PMDS.
Monitor compliance to Quality Assurance and Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety standards and National Core Standards Compliance.
Ensure efficient and effective execution of administration functions of the Nursing unit.

Enquiries

Ms B Bomela Tel No: (041) 406 4421

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

: must be submitted electronically via email to: Busisiwe.Bomela@echealth.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, and a relationship with reference.
Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks.
Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. OTHER POSTS

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 28/78 : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING REF NO: ECHEALTH/DMN/DRH/APL/01/08/2026
SALARY : R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 per annum, (OSD), (an all-inclusive package), basic
salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be
structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.
CENTRE : Nelson Mandela Metro, Dora Nginza Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General. Minimum
of 9 years after registration as a Professional Nurse, at least 4 years’ appropriate recognizable experience must be at Management Level.
Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Knowledge of PFMA, HR
Management. Knowledge of Public Sector Legislation and relevant
Prescript/Regulation, Batho Pele Principles and patient Right Charter. Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem-solving,
management and decision-making skills. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : To manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to the Nursing Services. Plan and monitor the objectives of the specialised unit in line
with the strategic plan of the institution and the department. Coordinate and maintain conducive/constructive working relationships with Nursing and other
stakeholders. Ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice.
Monitor and ensure nursing care is practised in accordance with the statutory law, policies and procedures governing the Nursing Profession, Labour and
Health Care. Effective management and utilisation of Human and Material
Resources. Ensure effective implementation of PMDS. Monitor compliance to
Quality Assurance and Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety standards and National Core Standards Compliance. Ensure efficient and
effective execution of administration functions of the Nursing unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Bomela Tel No: (041) 406 4421
APPLICATIONS : : must be submitted electronically via email to:
Busisiwe.Bomela@echealth.gov.za