
Deputy Manager Nursing (LEVEL 1 AND 2)
The Department of Health And Wellness is looking for a Deputy Manager Nursing (LEVEL 1 AND 2). This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.
Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/282, page 199
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Job level
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB
- Centre
- Paarl Hospital
What you will need
- 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
Experience: A minimum of nine (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
Professional registration
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: A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
Key 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 high- quality patient care through the management of nursing care programmes.
- 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
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr FM van der Watt, email: [email protected]
Please note
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates may be subjected to a competency and practical test.

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