OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: THEATRE AND CSSD)

Department of Health

Salary: R720 819 per annum
Centre: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 34 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Perioperative Nursing. 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in with the SANC as Nurse Specialist in Perioperative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Willingness to work standby, Weekend and during public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet). Good communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to manage conflict and knowledge of legislation related to the Health Care Service and policies of the Department of Health. Good organisational, interpersonal-, creative problem solving- and research skills, as well as the ability to manage your own work (and that of the units which report to the post).

Duties

Manage, plan, co-ordinate and maintain an optimal, specialised nursing service in an Operating theatre setting. Effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions. Initiate and participate in training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of effective support to Head of Nursing Service.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.

Enquiries

Ms S Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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