BED MANAGER

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R487 197 annum
Centre: Mitchells Plain District Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and/or South African Nursing Council (SANC) and/or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Experience: Appropriate experience as a health professional in a hospital setting. Appropriate experience in Bed Management processes and administration is recommended. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to bed management with the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards, Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Proven effective communication, interpersonal relationship, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.

Duties

Responsible to lead, guide, support and develop the patient flow management of Mitchells Plain Hospital. Apply efficient information management processes relating to bed management activities utilizing current health information management systems. Participate in training and development of staff and in research activities. Utilize and manage resources with a focus on cost containment. Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on bed management related quality assurance activities and programs.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Dr J Marszalek Tel No: (021) 377- 4779

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 October 2026.