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  • Posted: Apr 8, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2026
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  • The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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    Assistant Manager Nursing (Speciality: Psychiatry) (Night shift)

    Experience:

    • A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatric Nursing after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science OR a post graduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.

    Minimum Educational Qualification:

    • Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Psychiatry. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). Or A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.

    Duties

    • Effective management of the Psychiatric wards and coordination of all activities and communication with the relevant supervisors and stakeholders. Management and monitoring the effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources. Deliver a quality nursing care throughout the hospital and provide on-going support to the nursing service. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures incorporating the Ideal Hospital Standards. Supervision of the implementation of effective processes and practices with regards to all statistical information needed to render a quality mental health service. Liaising with relevant stakeholders on night shift, i.e. referring hospitals family members, security service and SAPS.

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