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Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1: (General: Arv/Hiv)Kraaifontein CHC, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure Office
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Operational manager for a nursing unit at Kraaifontein CHC, focused on ARV/HIV services. Suits a registered nurse with at least 7 years of nursing experience after SANC registration.
- Supervise the unit and manage physical, human and financial resources under the relevant laws and policies.
- Give management support and direction to staff, and work well with multi-disciplinary teams and other stakeholders.
- Take part in health promotion and HAST audits, and help plan improvements from their results.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse, with a nursing diploma or degree.
- Must have at least 7 years of nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse, and experience in an ARV/HIV setting.
- The job is based at Kraaifontein CHC, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure Office. A valid Code B or EB driver's licence and willingness to work after hours are required.
- No payment is required to apply. Candidates will have a practical/oral assessment. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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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 Professional Nurse.
- Or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Or A 3-year Diploma in Nursing (R171that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Experience:
- A Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to work after hours.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good management, supervisory and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge and insight of legislation and policies, relevant to current nursing practice within the Public Service, experience in working in an ARV/HIV setting.
- Disciplinary and conflict management skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
Duties
- Supervise the unit and ensure proper utilization of physical, human and financial resources in accordance with legislation and policies.
- Provide management support, guidance and direction to personnel under her/his supervision towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives.
- Maintain constructive working relationships with multi-disciplinary teamwork and other relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in health promotion initiatives, HAST audits and contribute to their evaluation and improvement plans.
- Effective operational management at clinic level.
- Professional development, i.e. assessing, in service training needs, planning implementation of training programmes.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr. S Tutu Tel No: (021) 834-7119
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment test.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 184 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/271: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1: (GENERAL: ARV/HIV) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R571 161 per annum CENTRE: Kraaifontein CHC, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure Office 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 Professional Nurse. Or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Or A 3-year Diploma in Nursing (R171that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: A Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to work after hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good management, supervisory and decision-making skills. Knowledge and insight of legislation and policies, relevant to current nursing practice within the Public Service, experience in working in an ARV/HIV setting. Disciplinary and conflict management skills. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). DUTIES: Supervise the unit and ensure proper utilization of physical, human and financial resources in accordance with legislation and policies. Provide management support, guidance and direction to personnel under her/his supervision towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives. Maintain constructive working relationships with multi-disciplinary teamwork and other relevant stakeholders. Participate in health promotion initiatives, HAST audits and contribute to their evaluation and improvement plans. Effective operational management at clinic level. Professional development, i.e. assessing, in service training needs, planning implementation of training programmes. ENQUIRIES: Mr. S Tutu Tel No: (021) 834-7119 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment test.