Assistant Manager Nursing (PNB4): Theatre & ICU

Are you an experienced and dedicated Professional Nurse with a passion for critical care and theatre services? Tambo Memorial Hospital, under the Gauteng Department of Health, is looking for an Assistant Manager Nursing (PNB4) to lead its Theatre and ICU units.

This is a leadership role where you’ll ensure high-quality patient care, manage staff, and uphold clinical standards in a crucial hospital environment. If you meet the extensive experience requirements and are ready for a challenging yet rewarding position, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

As the Assistant Manager Nursing for Theatre & ICU, you will play a vital role in managing and coordinating specialized nursing care. You will be responsible for both the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Theatre, and the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), ensuring seamless operations and excellent patient outcomes.

• Reference Number: refs/023919
• Directorate: Nursing Services
• Number of Posts: 1
• Location: Tambo Memorial Hospital, Boksburg, Gauteng

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

Your main duties will include:

• Managing and coordinating comprehensive, specialized nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Theatre, and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).
• Ensuring and maintaining high-quality care standards across all these critical services.
• Supervising nursing staff to guarantee effective, efficient, and cost-effective patient care.
• Implementing and monitoring infection control and prevention practices for all staff, including support and cleaning teams.
• Overseeing the execution of healthcare policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and operational plans to improve service delivery.
• Managing disciplinary and grievance procedures at the required level, referring complex cases to the Deputy Manager Nursing.
• Helping to implement departmental priorities and national core standards.
• Monitoring and evaluating patient care, ensuring accurate data management.
• Promoting and maintaining ethical conduct and professionalism among staff.
• Fostering effective communication with staff, patients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders.
• Supporting professional growth and development for yourself and your subordinates.
• Coordinating effective training and research initiatives within the units.
• Contributing to the analysis, formulation, and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring efficient utilization and supervision of human, financial, and material resources across cost centres.

Who We’re Looking For (Requirements)

To be considered for this vital role, you must meet the following criteria:

• A basic nursing qualification (Diploma/Degree) accredited by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425, or an equivalent qualification allowing SANC registration as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 10 years of appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registering as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Within those 10 years, at least 6 years must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a speciality (either ICU or Theatre) obtained after completing a one-year post-basic qualification in that speciality.
• At least 3 years of the total experience must be at a management level.
• A Diploma or Degree in Nursing Administration or Health Services Management.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Nursing process, procedures, and relevant public service acts.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Familiarity with the ideal hospital framework, norms and standards, and Batho Pele principles.
• Good communication, supervisory, and analytical skills.
• A basic understanding of human resource and financial management policies and practices, nursing strategy, and other relevant legislative frameworks.

Package & Benefits

This full-time position offers a competitive package of R 755 355.00 per annum, plus additional benefits.

Important Notes & Application Process

Please read the following carefully before applying:

• Applications must be uploaded online. No faxed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
• You must use the new Z83 form, available from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
• Complete the Z83 form fully, ensuring it is initialed and signed. State “Department of Health” as the department where the position was advertised.
• Do NOT submit copies of qualifications, service certificates, or other supporting documents with your initial application. This is in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022.
• Your Z83 form must be accompanied by a recently updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Ensure your CV lists all experience in chronological order, including institution, position, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) for start and end periods. The information on your Z83 must match your CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents before the interview.
• If you have foreign qualifications, you will need to provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and verification checks will be conducted.
• The Department of Health supports Employment Equity, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance.
• Tambo Memorial Hospital reserves the right to use practical exercises/tests during the recruitment process.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding this position, please contact:

Mrs. C.M Malekane at Tel: (011) 898 8311

Application Details

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 17 November 2025