Deputy Manager Nursing

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Manager Nursing, based in UMPHUMULO HOSPITAL. This is a permanent post, paying R1,069,215 a year. How to apply: Applications to be posted to Umphumulo Hospital Human Resource Office P/Bag X9219, Maphumulo 4470 OR Hand delivered to Umphumulo Hospital Human Resource Office R74 Greytown Road, Maphumulo 4470 Reference number to quote: UMP01/2026 Closing date: 10 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Exercise overall control of Nursing Care, including information and implementation of Nursing Programmes and the execution and evaluation thereof.
• Manage the formulation and implementation of Strategic plan, Operational plan, Business plan, policies and procedures of nursing services
• Demonstrate the facility’s commitment to quality care by ensuring compliance with Office of Health Standard Compliance (OHSC), Ideal Hospital (IHRM) and clinical governance structures and Infection Prevention and Control.
• Execute duties and function with proficiency, in support of aims and strategic objectives of the institution and the Department of Health
• Ensure control of disciplinary matters, grievances and labour issues in the nursing sector.
• Timeously submit verbal and written reports to the CEO
• Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation:
• Conduct clinical audits and co-ordinate, facilitate and implement quality improvement initiatives and Good Governance
• Advocate and promote nursing ethos and professionalism
• Ensure effective employee performance management
• Identify training needs and implement intervention strategies
• Facilitate clinical workshops to update nursing staff
• To assist the institution with audit preparedness and to implement and monitor audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with statistic collection and adherence to data management principles of KZNDOH

Requirements

• Senior Certificate plus
• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery plus
• Certificate of Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife plus
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
• At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level
• Proof of current and previous experience endorsed and stamped by the employer’s HR must be attached
• Current registration with SANC (2026 receipt)
• Computer literacy, a valid driver’s license and Diploma in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage as a recommendation.
• Knowledge of legislation and planning framework.
• Leadership, Management, planning, organization and co-ordination skills.
• Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices
• Basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service
• Computer literacy to adequately manage information according to the requirements of the facility.
• Knowledge of hospital quality assurance and infection control practices.
• Decision making skills.