Operational Manager Nursing

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Operational Manager Nursing (Speciality: Specialised Units: Theatre, Trauma & Maternity)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: GRD205/2025

Riversdale Hospital, Garden Route District

Experience:

A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

A valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to perform after-hour and weekend standby duties for the hospital. Willingness to relief the Head of Nursing Services and other Operational Managers in the facility.

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Appropriate knowledge of legislation, regulations and Departmental Policies. The ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Effective interpretation, leadership, execution of discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree) in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Trauma and Emergency.

Enquiries:

Mr N.L Mphato, tel. no

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Garden Route District, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Registration With A Professional Council:

Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the Operating Theatre and Central Sterilization Unit, Maternity and Obstetric Unit & Emergency Trauma Unit. Participate in formulating, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations within the relevant department. Manage human resources, including staff performance, people development and disciplinary processes. Manage material and financial resources. Provide effective support and management of functional business unit management principles. Effective management of information to enhance service delivery.

Remuneration:

R per annum - R per annum (Plus non pensionable rural allowance of 8% of your annual basic salary) Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM