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Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty Area: Obstetrics Services: Antenatal High-Risk Clinic)
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Operational Manager for the Nursing service in the Antenatal High-Risk Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital. Suits a registered Professional Nurse with midwifery training and many years of nursing experience.
- Plan, manage and co-ordinate a specialised nursing service in the Antenatal High-Risk Clinic (Obstetrics).
- Manage human and financial resources, and start and take part in training, development and research.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Must hold a relevant qualification: a basic nursing diploma or degree, a post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science, or a post-graduate diploma in Midwifery.
- Must have at least 9 years of nursing experience after SANC registration, including at least 5 years in the specialty.
- Based at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. Shortlisted candidates will have a practical or competency assessment. No payment is required to apply. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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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.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
- 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.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- 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 above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality or post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
- Inherent requirement 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):
- Basic computer literacy.
- 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.
- Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector.
- Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Duties
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager.
- Participative management and utilisation of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the 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 self- 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 39 of 2026 · page 284 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/357: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY AREA: OBSTETRICS SERVICES: ANTENATAL HIGH-RISK CLINIC) SALARY: R720 819 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. 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 above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality or post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirement 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): Basic computer literacy. 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. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the 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 self- 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.