Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/211
ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING: (HEAD OF NURSING) West Coast District
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreVredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3–4
- Circular Post
- 28/211
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district
- Salary
- R720 819 per annum
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R720 819 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
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 or General 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
- Provide leadership and co-ordinate the nursing service within designated levels of care.
- Manage and monitor the cost-effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources Manage nursing research, nursing practice development and training programmes.
- Clinical governance and realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division.
- Manage nursing quality assurance Programme and develop nursing policies.
Enquiries
Dr ECT Ockhuis Tel No: (027) 213-2039
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical/competency test.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district
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 or General 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: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to
travel and to attend to community needs after hours. Ability to work in a high stress environment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make
decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in change management, people management, conflict management, problem
solving, negotiation, and strategic planning. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Expertise in quality improvement, infection prevention and control strategies and in-depth knowledge and application of Ideal Hospital. Computer literacy
(MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). Extensive knowledge and understanding of the District Health System and the implementation thereof,
relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health,
Western Cape as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement
processes.
DUTIES : Provide leadership and co-ordinate the nursing service within designated levels of care. Manage and monitor the cost-effective utilisation of human,
financial and physical resources Manage nursing research, nursing practice development and training programmes. Clinical governance and realisation of
strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division. Manage nursing quality assurance Programme and develop nursing policies.
ENQUIRIES : Dr ECT Ockhuis Tel No: (027) 213-2039
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical/competency test.