DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health And Wellness

Deputy Manager Nursing (LEVEL 1 AND 2)

Salary or stipendR1 069 215 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) 200

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.

Paarl HospitalApplications close 9 November 2026

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

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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