OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRY)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
- Salary
- R720 819 per annum
- Centre
- Paarl Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026
- Circular
- No 31 of 2026
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Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the 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 referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality (Psychiatry) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts, on call and relief night matron for and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Skills to plan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Psychiatric Department. Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
Duties
Plan, lead, organise, coordinate and control the provision of holistic and specialised nursing services. Effectively manage all resources within the prescripts of People Management, Finance and other relevant directives. Ensure the delivery of quality nursing care within set standards of a professional and legal framework. Coordinate the provision of, and active participation in, effective training and research to maintain and ensure achievement of CPD, self-development, professional growth and ethical standards. Provide active support to Nursing- and Hospital Leadership in leading the change process.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms E Smith, email: Emily.Smith@westerncape.gov.za
Note
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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 10 September 2026.
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