Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General) posts, based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R571,161 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager.
• Participative management and utilisation of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area.
• Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area.
• Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
• Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
• To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and development.

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 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.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: At least 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure
• Basic computer literacy
• Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards