This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: MATERNITY) (NEONATAL)

Department of Health

Salary: R720 819 per annum
Centre: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

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 Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science(R212). OR A 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. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic, or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime, weekends, shifts, public holidays and as operational needs arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic Computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills.

Duties

Managing, planning, co-ordinating and maintain an optimal, specialised nursing in an Obstetric setting. Effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions. Initiate and participate in training and research. Provisioning of effective support to Head of Nursing Service. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms L Julius Tel No: (022) 487–9204

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may have to do a presentation and undergo a competency assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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