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Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General)
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Operational Manager for the nursing service at Tygerberg Hospital. Suits a registered Professional Nurse with at least 7 years of general nursing experience after registration.
- Plan, manage and co-ordinate a quality nursing service in the clinical area, including staff, human resources and the clinical area's financial resources.
- Start and take part in training, development and research in the nursing department.
- Minimum qualification: a diploma or degree in nursing, or an equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Must be registered with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and have a minimum of 7 years of appropriate nursing experience after registration, in general nursing.
- Must be willing to help with shifts and after-hours cover, including weekends, public holidays, night duty and overtime.
- Based at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. Salary is R571 161 per annum (Grade 1). No closing date is stated in the text. Enquiries: Ms V Dubase, (021) 938-4000.
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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:
- Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector.
- Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
Duties
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager.
- Participative management and utilisation of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area.
- Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area.
- Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
- Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
- To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 265 · open the PDF
POST 36/329: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL) (X2 POSTS) SALARY: Grade 1: R571 161 per annum CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 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: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area. Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and development. ENQUIRIES: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.