Deputy Manager: Nursing Services (Pn A-8) (Shifts)

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring 3 Deputy Manager: Nursing Services (Pn A-8) (Shifts) posts, based in Donald Frazer Hospital; Musina Hospital; Seshego hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,069,215 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, technical and management support to ensure the provision of optimal, holistic, specialized nursing care within set standards and a professional and legal framework.
• Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinate the provision of effective training and research to maintain professional growth, ethical standards and selfdevelopment.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate nursing service practices and clinical outcomes to ensure delivery of cost-effective quality health care.
• Effective resource (human, financial and physical) planning and management in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
• Effective utilization of information technology and information systems to ensure accurate statistical data collection and capturing.
• Provide effective support to management and establish and maintain constructive working relationships with all other stakeholders.
• Participate in the analysis formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience:
• A National Senior Certificate /Grade 12/Matric plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC] as a Professional Nurse
• At least nine [9] years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing.
• At least four [4] years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management level.
• Willingness to do after-hours work and be on call including shift work.
• Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Literacy in virtual meeting platforms.
• Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Knowledge of the application of the relevant statutes and policies governing the public service and nursing profession
• Knowledge of Performance Management and Development System
• Knowledge of strategic planning
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of the application of Batho Pele principles, Patients’ Rights Charter and quality assurance system
• Knowledge of managing workplace discipline
• Well-developed communication, presentation, negotiation and research skills
• Knowledge of hospital performance indicators