ASSISTANT MANAGER PNB4 SPECIALTY- (CRITICAL CARE NURSING: TRAUMA & EMERGENCY): NURSING REF NO: H/A/33/2026 (Re-Advertisement: Those who previously apply are encouraged to apply)

Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in Critical Care: Trauma and Emergency. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (2026/2027). A minimum of 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 the above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the Critical Care: Trauma and Emergency after obtaining 1-year post-basic qualification in the Critical Care: Trauma and Emergency specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. Knowledge And Skills: Computer literacy. Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, etc. Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure and Grievance Procedure. Knowledge of OSD for nurses. Knowledge of DOH policies.

Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standard and a professional / legal framework. Plan for the provision, orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing staff and orientation of other staff. Plan and coordinate training and promote learning opportunities for all nursing categories i.e. on the job training. Complete patient related data. Contribute to evidence - based research. Provision of effective support to nursing service. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development and act in the capacity of Nursing Manager as delegated. Partake in overall specialised unit functions, i.e. team building. Planning of the allocation / change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. Do readjustments as required on the shift to provide adequate nursing cover. Provide accurate record keeping and statistical information on training and staffing as requested including agency staff. Evaluation of staff on work performance according to staff management system. Execute disciplinary code and grievance procedure executed up to a certain level then referred to the Nurse Manager. Daily emergency cart control. Check ward dispensary. Exercise the control functions to meet medical / legal obligations, i.e. weekly schedule drugs control and control of medication used. Assess the suitability of equipment and consumables for specialised areas. Give budgets inputs regarding consumables and equipment budget for financial year. Order and monitor appropriate levels of consumables i.e. according to norms. Develop and ensure implementation of SOPs for the institution.

Me. FV Arends Tel No: (056) 216 5200

Directions to applicants: Applications must be hand delivered or e-mail on a new Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies and must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate for SMS to be submitted prior appointment. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Shortlisted candidates are informed that they will have to make their own travel arrangement and they will be reimbursed by the department. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DEDT is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.

PSV Circular 32 of 2026, Post 32/174