Assistant Manager: Nursing PNA 7 – Tokollo District Hospital
- Department: Free State Department of Health
- Location: Tokollo District Hospital, Free State
- Post Number: 32/175
- Reference Number: H/A/32/2026
- Position: Assistant Manager: Nursing PNA 7
- Employment Type: Public Service
Job Overview
Tokollo District Hospital is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Professional Nurses to apply for the position of Assistant Manager: Nursing PNA 7.
The successful candidate will provide nursing management and leadership, coordinate the delivery of effective patient care, manage human resources, support health promotion initiatives and ensure the appropriate use of financial and physical resources.
Salary and Benefits
R720,819 – R846,282 per annum
The package includes:
- 13th cheque.
- Housing allowance.
- Medical aid – optional, subject to the prescribed requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Basic R425 qualification, such as a Diploma/Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- At least 8 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 3 years of the required experience must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Key Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate should have:
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of nursing statutes and relevant legal frameworks.
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety Act, Health Act and Nursing Act.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
- Computer literacy.
- Time-management skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Operational management skills.
- Report-writing skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care and Nursing Services
- Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care.
- Ensure adequate nursing care through appropriate delegation and supervision.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing services.
- Promote compliance with professional nursing standards and procedures.
Health Promotion
- Initiate and participate in health-promotion activities.
- Ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive healthcare information.
- Support initiatives aimed at improving patient and community health outcomes.
Stakeholder and Team Relationships
- Develop, establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing staff and other stakeholders.
- Promote effective inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Facilitate collaboration between different healthcare professionals and relevant stakeholders.
Nursing Standards and Procedures
- Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing practices, standards and procedures.
- Ensure nursing services are delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and professional standards.
Human Resource Management
- Manage and support human resources within the nursing environment.
- Coordinate staff-related activities to ensure effective service delivery.
- Support staff development and performance management.
- Promote a productive and professional working environment.
Financial and Physical Resource Management
- Monitor and ensure the proper utilisation of financial resources.
- Ensure appropriate utilisation and management of physical resources.
- Promote accountability and responsible use of institutional resources.
Working Environment
The position involves nursing leadership, patient-care coordination, staff supervision, health promotion, stakeholder engagement and operational management within a district hospital environment.
Enquiries
Mr. S.J. Mofumane
Tel: 058 853 5431