GPG Professional Job Centre brings you verified career opportunities across Gauteng and South Africa. The Department of Health currently invites applications for the Assistant Manager Nursing PNA7 position at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. This role is ideal for candidates with extensive clinical experience, hospital management expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality nursing services. The position offers a competitive package of R693,096 per annum plus benefits. Below is a detailed guide to the requirements, duties, application process, and practical tips to strengthen your application.
Table of Contents
- Requirements
- Skills and Competencies
- Duties
- Job Overview
- Salary and Benefits
- Application Process
- Criteria Questions
- Call-to-Action
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Educational Qualifications: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma or Degree in Nursing) or equivalent allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration is required.
- Experience: At least 8 years of appropriate or recognisable experience in Nursing after registration with SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years must involve hospital management.
- Management Qualifications: Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Health Services Management is mandatory.
Additional knowledge and understanding should include:
- Public service regulations, Nursing Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, and hospital policies.
- Labour relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
- Compliance with hospital and departmental strategic objectives.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills within public sector constraints.
- Supervisory experience with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
- Budgetary knowledge and ability to manage departmental financial and physical resources effectively.
- Strong communication, reporting, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work with diverse patients and staff, promoting teamwork, ethical standards, and organizational culture.
- Proactive problem-solving, flexibility, and initiative in nursing management.
Duties
The Assistant Manager Nursing PNA7 is responsible for:
- Supervising, coordinating, and delegating effective patient care within the unit.
- Initiating and participating in health promotion campaigns and patient education programs.
- Developing constructive working relationships with nursing colleagues, inter-professional, and multi-sectoral teams.
- Participating in the formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, standards, and procedures.
- Monitoring departmental resource utilization, including financial and human resources.
- Ensuring continuity of patient care through nursing rounds and proper handover procedures.
- Managing PMDS (Performance Management and Development System) for subordinates.
- Handling patient complaints, operational and strategic management, and risk mitigation.
- Fostering team cohesion and maintaining ethical standards within the unit.
Job Overview
- Employer: Department of Health
- Location: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital
- Reference Number: refs/042588
- Directorate: Nursing
- Number of Posts: 3
- Enquiries: Mr M Mayekiso – Tel: (011) 489 0897 / 8
Salary and Benefits
- Salary Package: R693,096 per annum plus benefits
- Position Level: Senior management within the Nursing PNA7 category
- Benefits include medical aid, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
Application Process
Candidates must apply strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health e-recruitment portal: Apply Here
Application Requirements:
- Submit a fully completed Z83 form in PDF format with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- The CV should be chronological, clearly stating all positions, institutions, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Only shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate if shortlisted.
Verification Checks:
- Identity, qualifications, employment, criminal record, and credit/financial stability checks will be conducted.
- Reference checks require at least three contacts, including one immediate supervisor.
Important Notes:
- Applications will not be acknowledged individually.
- If no response is received within three months, the application is considered unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right to conduct practical tests or exercises for non-SMS positions.
- The Gauteng Department of Health follows Employment Equity guidelines, encouraging candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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Criteria Questions
Candidates must confirm the following:
- Possess a Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent and a Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration.
- Have a minimum of 8 years of appropriate post-registration nursing experience, including at least 3 years in hospital management.
- Hold a Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Health Services Management.
Call-to-Action
This is a strategic opportunity to advance your nursing leadership career at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. Ensure your Z83 form and CV are complete and submitted online before the closing date: 25 March 2026. Regularly check GPG Professional Job Centre for similar verified vacancies and updates on Gauteng government health positions.
Take action today to secure a senior nursing role with a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities to shape patient care delivery in one of Gauteng’s leading healthcare institutions.
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