OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary
R549 192 per annum
Closing Date
06 Feb 2026
in 7 days
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code (B/EB) drivers licence. Flexible to perform official after-hour duties for the Hospital. Willingness to work night shift, act on behalf of supervisor. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge in General Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control as 265 Page 266 well as Quality Assurance. Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Nursing Acts and Laws. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and ensure the provision of an effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms M Dankers Tel No: (021) 508-7420
Published in PSV Circular 2/2026 on January 23rd, 2026
