OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL: NIGHT DUTY)

Department of Health

Cape Winelands Health District

Salary: R571 161 per annum, (plus a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of basic annual salary)
Centre: Cape Winelands TB Centre, Breede Valley Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 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 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 a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, on day and night duty when required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Compulsory standby. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty within the public sector. Be able to function independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, organisational skills, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.

Duties

Manage, supervise and coordinating patient care and human resources on night duty in Brewelskloof hospital for all departments. Provide strategic leadership and guidance towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the organization through the implementation of policies, regulations, and professional practices. Collect, verify and submit accurate midnight reports and handover of activities on night shift. Quality assurance management by auditing clinical records, doing ward rounds, managing patient safety incidents and complaints, coordinate and provide in-service training on night duty. Utilize the information management systems to enhance patient care and service.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms R Van Rooyen Tel No: (023) 348-1309

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test and a competency test will form part of the selection process.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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