OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL) (HIV/AIDS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R571 161 per annum
Centre: Michael Mapongwana CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure
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 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 requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license. Willingness to perform relief within the Facility. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Nursing Acts and Laws. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and willingness to train staff. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy.

Duties

Oversee and ensure fully functional health committees, including organising regular meetings, training members, and compliance with relevant health legislation. Manage human resources by maintaining a fully staffed CHC, coordinating staff training aligned with skills development plans, resolving labour relations issues, and monitoring absenteeism. Control and monitor financial resources by preparing balanced budgets, ensuring expenditure controls, meeting revenue targets, and complying with financial regulations. Supervise supply chain functions to maintain adequate stock of essential supplies, manage asset registers, ensure functioning equipment, and oversee government vehicle usage and servicing. Ensure accurate and timely health information management, including data quality checks, timely reporting, and optimal use of PHCIS systems. Promote quality of care through Batho Pele principles, ensuring health and safety standards, conducting monthly clinical audits (M&M meetings), and overseeing infection control and staff training initiatives.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms K Jacobs Tel No: (021) 363- 2814

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

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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