Assistant Manager Nursing

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring an Assistant Manager Nursing, based in Katleho District Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R693,096 to R778,185 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/A/43/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care.
• Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork).
• Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.
• Manage Human Resources.
• Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources.

Requirements

• Matric, basic R425 (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or 4 year Bachelor of Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (2026/2027) Professional Nursing.
• At least 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant frameworks