ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY

POST 30/129 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY REF NO: KDHC 09/2026 (X1 POST)
(Orthopaedics/Critical Care)
Component: Nursing Management
SALARY : R785 568 – R898 215 per annum, plus benefits and 13th cheque and Medical Aid optional. Housing Allowance meet prescribed requirements
CENTRE : King Dinuzulu Hospital complex
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice R425, (Diploma /
Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the
SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (6) years referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the
specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Orthopaedics /
Critical Care. At least three (3) of the periods referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. A Diploma / Degree
in Health Service Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Basic computer literacy. Strong Leadership. Good
communication and Sound Interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage own time, function as an effective leader of the nursing team.
Implement and manage change. Willingness to work shifts and standby in accordance with the requirements of the unit and nursing services. Report
writing skills.
DUTIES : Delegate, Supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate quality nursing care. Initiate and participate in
health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. Develop/establish and maintain
constructive work relationships with nursing and other stakeholders.
Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, policies, PMDS, procedures, Contingency
and Strategic Plans. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Quality management including infection control,
information management and clinical audits. Participating in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and
procedures. Manage human resources. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources. Implement all relevant prescripts. Manage
and monitor proper utilization of human financial and material resources.
Manage the budget according to PFMA.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. ND Zihle Manager Nursing Tel No: (031) 242 6036
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, P O Dormerton,
4015. Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human
Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, 75 R.D. Naidu Roads
Sydenham, 4015.
NOTE : Directions to the Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable
from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior
Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or
before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate
of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to
HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC
05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the
NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the
large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due
course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference
PUBLIC
number(s) on their applications’ 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.
NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to
S&T payment for attending interviews. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026