This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL NURSING)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- R571 161 per annum
- Centre
- Brackengate Transitional Care Facility
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General 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 Code B/EB driver’s license. Will be required to deliver standby duties for the Hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.) - Good interpersonal skills, leadership and communication skills. Demonstrate an in-dept knowledge of nursing and public service legislation, regulation, and Departmental Policies. Knowledge of Human resource and financial guidelines, policies, and protocols.
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 in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms S Abrahams Tel No: (021) 834-5826
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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