Manager Nursing (Level 3)

About the role

The Department of Health (Eastern Cape) is hiring a Manager Nursing (Level 3), based in Nelson Mandela Metro, Livingstone Tertiary Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,201,302 – R1,353,267 a year. How to apply: Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: Noms.Tsotsobe@echealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: ECHEALTH/NSM/LVH/APL/02/10/2026 Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To lead, manage and provide strategic Nursing leadership and direction to Nursing Services in the institution.
• Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through management of nursing care programs.
• Advocate the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programs, regulations, practices, protocol/procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care.
• Establish, maintain and participate in interprofessional multi-disciplinary team for effective and efficient health care.
• Manage and monitor the utilization of Human Resources and Finances in accordance with relevant directives and prescripts.
• Maintain and manage PMDS of subordinates.
• Collaborate with other team members in the hospital to identify actual and potential risks.
• Support nursing and health care research to improve the quality of care.
• Monitor compliance to Quality Assurance, Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational health and Safety and other programs within the institution.
• Participate in Hospital Executive decisionmaking body.
• Implement the SANC CPD programme in the facility.

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate qualification in Nursing Administration/Management will be added advantage.
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• At least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Knowledge of PFMA, HR Management.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Legislation and relevant Prescript/Regulation, Batho Pele Principles and Patient Rights Charter.
• Strong leadership, good interpersonal relations, effective problem solving, management and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.
• Computer literate and may be required to demonstrate computer skills.
• Complex report writing skills is essential.
• A valid driver’s licence.