Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/80
ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (PEADIATRICS)
Eastern Cape Department of Health
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 28/80
- 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
R755 355 – R863 667 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-PEADS/ NMAH/ARP/NTSG/01/08/2026
- Salary information
- R755 355 – R863 667 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse plus post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Advanced Paediatrics Nursing Science.
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable 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 after obtaining the one-year post-basic course/qualification in the relevant speciality.
- At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level.
- Knowledge of nursing care procedures, Good communication skills.
Duties
- To ensure a holistic approach in the delivery of nursing care to customers/clients in cost effective, efficient & equitable manner.
- Overall supervision/management of the nursing services & maintain constructive working relations with nurses & other stake – holders.
- Participate in the analysis, formulation & implementation of nursing guidelines, standards & procedures.
- Monitor & ensure proper utilization of financial & physical resources.
- Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service delivery: Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
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
SALARY : R755 355 – R863 667 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 Professional Nurse plus
post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with
SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Advanced Paediatrics
Nursing Science. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable 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 after obtaining the one-year post-basic
course/qualification in the relevant speciality. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at
management level. Knowledge of nursing care procedures, Good communication skills.
DUTIES : To ensure a holistic approach in the delivery of nursing care to customers/clients in cost effective, efficient & equitable manner. Overall
supervision/management of the nursing services & maintain constructive working relations with nurses & other stake – holders. Participate in the
analysis, formulation & implementation of nursing guidelines, standards & procedures. Monitor & ensure proper utilization of financial & physical
resources. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service
delivery: Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469
APPLICATIONS : : must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za