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Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1: (General: Female Surgery)

Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape)

Province:

Western Cape

Salary:

R571 161 per annum

Closing Date: 

November 16, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

285

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of human resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the areas. Manage and monitor financial resources of the clinical areas. Initiate and actively participate in training, development, and research, including quality training and implementation within the Nursing Division. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards, promote professional growth and self-development, including leadership skills and behaviours.

Key Requirements 

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge and insight of nursing-and other relevant legislation and policies relating to nursing in the public sector and their impact on service delivery. Ability to facilitate and promote quality patient care through setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Functional Business Unit (FBU)structure. Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational, decision-making, conflict resolution (labour relations and disciplinaries) and the ability to function under pressure.

WHERE TO APPLY
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click "online applications").

WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form

GOOD TO KNOW
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 285.

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