Assistant Manager Nursing [pn-B4]: Specialty: Maternal, Child and Youth Health

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Manager Nursing [pn-B4]: Specialty: Maternal, Child and Youth Health in Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R785,568 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/41 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, monitor and review policies, programmes and guidelines for special categories i.e. women, children, adolescents and youth.
• Provide a comprehensive package of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services for special categories.
• Facilitate audit on quality of clinical records pertaining to the provision of clinical care to special categories.
• Reporting on indicators and programme performance for special categories.
• Develop and review relevant Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material for special categories programmes and services.
• Utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act 101 of 1999 as amended.
• Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the glossary of terms.
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• At least 10 years appropriate/recognisable 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 in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes: Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impact on service delivery.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
• Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.