Deputy Manager Nursing (Level 1 and 2)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Manager Nursing (Level 1 and 2) in Rural Health Services, based in Paarl Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,069,215 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 30 October 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency and practical test.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives in participation with the executive management team.
• Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of highquality patient care through the management of nursing care programs.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of nursing policies, programmes regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care.
• Responsible for clinical governance for nursing services and advocate to ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Ensure the efficient financial planning, control, and effective use of resources in areas such as procurement, budget control, assets and service prioritisation.
• Comprehensive human resource management, including staff development, motivation and performance improvement.
• Utilising technology and other information systems to collect, monitor and analyse data in order to enhance service delivery.
• Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork to the benefit of holistic patient care.
• Able to apply stakeholder engagement, change management and continuous improvement principles to the benefit of the patients and staff of Paarl Hospital.

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 OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
• Experience:
• At least 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse
• At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence
• Willingness to be on call and available in cases of emergency
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Knowledge of the relevant statutory and policy frameworks
• Knowledge of quality assurance, infection prevention control and occupational health and safety
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience of human resource and financial management
• Good organizational, interpersonal, leadership, research and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) and the ability to work on MS packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)