ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: NIGHT DUTY) 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: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/579
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: R785 568 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Salary
R785 568 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.
- A post basic nursing qualification in one of the R212 qualifications, with a duration of at least1 year, accredited with the SANC.
- Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma in one of the qualifications(R635) accredited with the SANC.
- The following R635 qualifications are excluded, i.e Post Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education.
- 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 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.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation, related legal and ethical practices and guidelines, relevant public sector legislation, People Management and Finance policies and procedures.
- Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties
- Provide innovative leadership, management and guidance in the provision of Services on Night Duty.
- Coordinate the provision of person-centered care by setting standards, as well as involvement in policy and guideline development.
- Monitor the standard of nursing care, as well as guidance and participation in improvement projects with regards to quality of care.
- Effective management of human and financial resources on Night Duty.
- Coordinate the provision of effective training and research to ensure professional growth and adhere to ethical standards.
Enquiries
Ms L De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 25/579 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: NIGHT DUTY)
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 in one of the R212 qualifications, with a duration of
at least1 year, accredited with the SANC. Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in
Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. A post graduate diploma in one of the qualifications(R635) accredited with the SANC. The following R635 qualifications are excluded, i.e Post
Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management and a Post Graduate
Diploma in Nursing Education. 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 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. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation, related legal and ethical practices and guidelines, relevant public
sector legislation, People Management and Finance policies and procedures.
Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
DUTIES : Provide innovative leadership, management and guidance in the provision of Services on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of person-centered care by
setting standards, as well as involvement in policy and guideline development.
Monitor the standard of nursing care, as well as guidance and participation in improvement projects with regards to quality of care. Effective management of
human and financial resources on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research to ensure professional growth and adhere to
ethical standards.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
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 in one of the R212 qualifications, with a duration of
at least1 year, accredited with the SANC. Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in
Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. A post graduate diploma in one of the qualifications(R635) accredited with the SANC. The following R635 qualifications are excluded, i.e Post
Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management and a Post Graduate
Diploma in Nursing Education. 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 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. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing legislation, related legal and ethical practices and guidelines, relevant public
sector legislation, People Management and Finance policies and procedures.
Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
DUTIES : Provide innovative leadership, management and guidance in the provision of Services on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of person-centered care by
setting standards, as well as involvement in policy and guideline development.
Monitor the standard of nursing care, as well as guidance and participation in improvement projects with regards to quality of care. Effective management of
human and financial resources on Night Duty. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research to ensure professional growth and adhere to
ethical standards.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
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.