| Government Entity | Kwazulu Natal - Health |
|---|---|
| Location | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Reference Number | UMG/2026/16 |
| Salary | R1069215perannum(all-inclusivepackage) APPOINTMENTREQUIREMENTSFORTHEPOST ? Basic R425 qualifications (i.e. diploma or degree or in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse; PLUS Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); PLUS minimum of 9 (nine) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. ? At least 4 (four) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. |
| Centre / Location | CLINICAL AND PROGRAMMES UMGUNGUNDLOVUHEALTHDISTRICTOFFICE |
| Closing Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Source and Application | kznhealth.gov.za |
POST :DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING COMPONENT : CLINICAL AND PROGRAMMES NO OF POSTS : 01 CENTRE :UMGUNGUNDLOVUHEALTHDISTRICTOFFICE REF.NO. :UMG/2026/16 REMUNERATION :R1069215perannum(all-inclusivepackage) APPOINTMENTREQUIREMENTSFORTHEPOST ? Basic R425 qualifications (i.e. diploma or degree or in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse; PLUS Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); PLUS minimum of 9 (nine) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. ? At least 4 (four) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES . ? Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal/health-related Acts, regulations, guidelines and other related policies such as the Nursing Act, ? Code of Ethics. Professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council; ? Nursing Standards of Practice, Scope of Practice, Skills Development Act, ? Public Service 95 PUBLIC Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, ? Patients’ Rights, Batho Pele Principles, Public Finance Management act. ? Mentorship and supervisory skills. GROWINGKWAZULU-NATALTOGETHER ? Leadership, Management, Planning, Organizing, Problem Solving Skills and coordinating skills. ? Clinical competencies and policy formulation skills. ? Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches. ? Good verbal and written communication skills. ? Conflict management/sound labour management skills. ? Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources and Financial practices KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - ? Provide leadership and a strategic direction in the delivery of integrated District Health Services based on relevant policy imperatives. ? Ensure and monitor implementation of planned initiatives for the delivery of health services in the district. ? Effectively manage and optimise all resources under your stewardship to ensure efficiency, accountability and maximum impact on service delivery. ? Build and maintain strong relationship with community structures, oversight bodies, NGO’s and other health sector partners. ? Actively participate in DDM, Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) and other intersectoral collaborations. ? Supervise mentor and develop public health teams in insuring high performance, continuos improvement and policy compliance. ? Ensure full implementation of priority programmes to reduce morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases ? Facilitate the process of ensuring universal health access to all uMgungundlovu district citizens ? Accelerate implementation of PHC Re-engineering across the district. ENQUIRIES: Mrs SW Mbambo Telephone Number: 033 897 1000 CLOSING DATE: 25 September 2026
Requirements
. ? Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal/health-related Acts, regulations, guidelines and other related policies such as the Nursing Act, ? Code of Ethics. Professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council; ? Nursing Standards of Practice, Scope of Practice, Skills Development Act, ? Public Service 95 PUBLIC Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, ? Patients’ Rights, Batho Pele Principles, Public Finance Management act. ? Mentorship and supervisory skills. GROWINGKWAZULU-NATALTOGETHER ? Leadership, Management, Planning, Organizing, Problem Solving Skills and coordinating skills. ? Clinical competencies and policy formulation skills. ? Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches. ? Good verbal and written communication skills. ? Conflict management/sound labour management skills. ? Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources and Financial practices
Duties
- ? Provide leadership and a strategic direction in the delivery of integrated District Health Services based on relevant policy imperatives. ? Ensure and monitor implementation of planned initiatives for the delivery of health services in the district. ? Effectively manage and optimise all resources under your stewardship to ensure efficiency, accountability and maximum impact on service delivery. ? Build and maintain strong relationship with community structures, oversight bodies, NGO’s and other health sector partners. ? Actively participate in DDM, Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) and other intersectoral collaborations. ? Supervise mentor and develop public health teams in insuring high performance, continuos improvement and policy compliance. ? Ensure full implementation of priority programmes to reduce morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases ? Facilitate the process of ensuring universal health access to all uMgungundlovu district citizens ? Accelerate implementation of PHC Re-engineering across the district.
Source / Circular Reference
kznhealth.gov.za