Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/200
ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: ICU)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreGroote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 7
- Circular Post
- 33/200
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Salary
- R785 568 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 September 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 Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R785 568 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.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC, in terms of R212 in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult) OR a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
- At least 6 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
- At least 3 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience at nurse management level.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Quality Assurance, Human Resource, Finance and Change Management.
- Decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Grievance procedures and disciplinary legislation.
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
- Negotiation, facilitation and communication skills.
- Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Duties
- Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and a professional and legal framework.
- Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Effectively manage the initiation and utilisation of human and material resources.
- Ensure the control and execution of quality of care and financial management.
- Co-ordinate the provision of effective training and research to maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development.
- Liaise directly with the Nursing and Medical managers as well as the relevant Departmental Heads (Ancillary and Support Services).
- Co-ordinate, supervise and control nursing services in the ICU Department.
Enquiries
Ms R Sutcliffe Tel No: (021) 404 2092
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. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R785 568 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC, in terms of R212 in Medical and Surgical Nursing
Science: Critical Care Nursing (Adult) OR a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a
Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult). Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of
10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least 6 years of the above period must be
appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. At least 3
years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience at nurse management level. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Quality
Assurance, Human Resource, Finance and Change Management. Decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Grievance procedures and
disciplinary legislation. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Negotiation, facilitation and communication skills. Infection Prevention and Control policies.
DUTIES : Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and a professional and legal framework. Ensure that prescribed
policies and procedures are adhered to. Effectively manage the initiation and utilisation of human and material resources. Ensure the control and execution
of quality of care and financial management. Co-ordinate the provision of effective training and research to maintain professional growth, ethical
standards and self-development. Liaise directly with the Nursing and Medical managers as well as the relevant Departmental Heads (Ancillary and Support
Services). Co-ordinate, supervise and control nursing services in the ICU
Department.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Sutcliffe Tel No: (021) 404 2092
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test.