Operational Manager Nursing

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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

Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty Unit: Paediatrics)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS837/2025

Khayelitsha District Hospital, Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure

Experience:

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

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 nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in Child Nursing Science.

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Computer literate (i.e. MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power point). Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related and ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. Effective interpersonal, leadership, organizational, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate a good understanding of People Management (Human Resources) and financial policies and practices. Knowledge of FBU functions and management (ability to work collaboratively within FBU's). Good leadership and organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Ensure that clinical nursing practice rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Effectively managed and co -ordinated nursing care within a Paediatric setting with set standards and within a legal /Professional framework. Effectively manage and co-ordinate the provision of clinical nursing care for the area. Manage and facilitate both human and financial resources/aspects. Effectively utilized and supervised resources. Support effective practice development, education, and research activities/resources. Effectively delivered support service and management of human, material and financial resources to the Nursing Division. Maintain maintained professional growth /ethical standards constructive working relationships with nursing personnel and other stakeholders (multi-disciplinary teamwork). Function as a health care professional according to the applicable norms and standards.

Enquiries:

Mrs. Elizabeth Brock Tel:

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, 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 the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife and proof of current registration (annual licensing receipt of 2025).

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Willingness to work overtime, after hours hospital cover, weekends, and Public Holidays as required.

Remuneration:

R R per annum 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