Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Children's Ward)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Children's Ward), based in Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub District. This is a permanent post, paying R571,161 a year. West Coast District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 09 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Leadership and Management by supervision, coordination & delegation to provide quality care through applying professional and ethical standards and legislation in designated unit.
• Clinical governance of designated unit.
• Provision of effective support to nursing services.
• Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources, people management, employee relations and monitoring and evaluation of quality.
• Adequate financial planning and support, budgeting and control of the unit.
• Professional and ethical conduct.
• Oversight of research, training and education in the unit.

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:
• A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license
• Ability to travel to attend meetings, outreach, or operational activities
• Willingness to work overtime, after hour and weekend standby duties which could include day shift, night shift and public holidays
• Willingness to relief the Assistant Manager Nursing and Operational Manager when needed
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet)
• Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System/and health implementation thereof as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes on Operational level.