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Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Children's Ward)
West Coast District
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Operational Manager Nursing (Grade 1) for the children's ward at Vredenburg Hospital. Suits registered Professional Nurses with at least 7 years of general nursing experience who can lead a unit.
- Lead and manage the children's ward, including clinical governance, quality of care and staff supervision.
- Manage resources, people, employee relations, budgeting and financial control for the unit.
- Must be registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Must have a nursing diploma or degree (or equivalent), plus at least 7 years of general nursing experience after registration.
- Must have a valid Code B or EB driver's licence and be willing to work overtime, weekends, standby duty and shifts.
- Based at Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub District, West Coast District.
- No closing date is stated in the text. No payment is required to apply; enquiries to Ms. S. Van Wyk, (022) 709-5099.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as Professional 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:
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Ability to travel to attend meetings, outreach, or operational activities.
- Willingness to work overtime, after hour and weekend standby duties which could include day shift, night shift and public holidays.
- Willingness to relief the Assistant Manager Nursing and Operational Manager when needed.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet).
- Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System/and health implementation thereof as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes on Operational level.
Duties
- Provision of Leadership and Management by supervision, coordination & delegation to provide quality care through applying professional and ethical standards and legislation in designated unit.
- Clinical governance of designated unit.
- Provision of effective support to nursing services.
- Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources, people management, employee relations and monitoring and evaluation of quality.
- Adequate financial planning and support, budgeting and control of the unit.
- Professional and ethical conduct.
- Oversight of research, training and education in the unit.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms. S. Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 441 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/591: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL: CHILDREN'S WARD) West Coast District SALARY: Grade 1: R571 161 per annum CENTRE: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub District REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional 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: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to travel to attend meetings, outreach, or operational activities. Willingness to work overtime, after hour and weekend standby duties which could include day shift, night shift and public holidays. Willingness to relief the Assistant Manager Nursing and Operational Manager when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet). Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System/and health implementation thereof as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes on Operational level. DUTIES: Provision of Leadership and Management by supervision, coordination & delegation to provide quality care through applying professional and ethical standards and legislation in designated unit. Clinical governance of designated unit. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources, people management, employee relations and monitoring and evaluation of quality. Adequate financial planning and support, budgeting and control of the unit. Professional and ethical conduct. Oversight of research, training and education in the unit. ENQUIRIES: Ms. S. Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.