OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: GENERAL (MEDICAL FEMALE: WARD)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R571 161 per annum
Centre: Khayelitsha District Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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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 4-year Bachelor’s 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 SANC as a 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work rotational shifts, including day and night duty, as well as weekends and public holidays in accordance with operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice. Good leadership and people management skills. Maintain constructive relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy and Appropriate financial management skills. The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Duties

Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist an achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. interprofessional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in analysis, formulation and implementation of the nursing guidelines, practices, standards mandatory procedures. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr IH Plaatjies Tel No: (021) 360-4421

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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