Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/79
ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT)
Eastern Cape Department of Health
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2
- Circular Post
- 28/79
- 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
R785 568 – R884 940 per annum, (OSD)
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
- OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
- Reference information
- ECHEALTH/AMN-ICU/NMAH/APL/01/08/2026
- Salary information
- R785 568 – R884 940 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
- Diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Intensive Nursing Science.
- Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
- At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter and other relevant legal framework, Labour Relations and Public Service Acts.
- Managerial and communication (both written and verbal), report writing and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of six key priority areas, ability to work under pressure.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Computer Literacy.
Duties
- Demonstrate in in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative’s framework governing Public Service.
- Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
- Promote quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards determined by the health facility.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices.
- Demonstrate in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it expects a service delivery.
- Demonstrate knowledge of National Care Standards and in reporting and monitoring of indicators.
- Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act and Infection Prevention and Control Policies.
Enquiries
Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@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
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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 28/79 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) REF NO: ECHEALTH/AMN-ICU/NMAH/APL/01/08/2026
SALARY : R785 568 – R884 940 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A
post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Intensive Nursing Science. Registration with SANC as
Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining
the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at
management level. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of
PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter and other relevant legal framework, Labour Relations and Public Service Acts. Managerial and
communication (both written and verbal), report writing and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of six key priority areas, ability to work under pressure. A
valid driver’s license. Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : Demonstrate in in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative’s framework governing Public Service. Ensure
that the clinical nursing practice by the team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health
facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards determined by the health facility. Demonstrate a basic
understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing
practices and how it expects a service delivery. Demonstrate knowledge of
National Care Standards and in reporting and monitoring of indicators. Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act and Infection
Prevention and Control Policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469
APPLICATIONS : : must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za
SALARY : R785 568 – R884 940 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A
post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Intensive Nursing Science. Registration with SANC as
Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining
the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at
management level. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of
PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights Charter and other relevant legal framework, Labour Relations and Public Service Acts. Managerial and
communication (both written and verbal), report writing and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of six key priority areas, ability to work under pressure. A
valid driver’s license. Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : Demonstrate in in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative’s framework governing Public Service. Ensure
that the clinical nursing practice by the team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health
facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards determined by the health facility. Demonstrate a basic
understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing
practices and how it expects a service delivery. Demonstrate knowledge of
National Care Standards and in reporting and monitoring of indicators. Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act and Infection
Prevention and Control Policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469
APPLICATIONS : : must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za