Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Paediatric Emergency)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Paediatric Emergency), based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R720,819 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 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. 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, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager.
• Participative management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the 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 selfdevelopment.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Child Nursing (R212).
• OR A 4-year bachelor’s 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 Critical Care Nursing (Child).
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: At least 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/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirement 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)
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure
• Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills