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POST 11/198 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL) (FEMALE/CHILDREN’S WARD)


Key details

Salary
R549 192 • per annum
Centre
Mossel Bay Hospital
Closing date
14 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead and manage nursing services in a hospital setting, ensuring quality care and effective staff coordination. Support nursing development and maintain high ethical standards.

Requirements

Experience

A 181 minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Willingness to perform after-hour and weekend standby duties for the hospital.

Willingness to relief the Deputy Manager Nursing and Operational Managers.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of Nursing legislation, related legal ethical nursing practices and framework, as well as labour legislation and relevant public sector policies, guidelines and protocols.

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).


Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Manage the clinical services and rostering of staff.

Responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager in a hospital setting.

Participative management and utilization of Human Resources, to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area.

Manage and monitor the Financial Resources, consumables and equipment of the clinical area.

Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.

Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service Department and the institution.

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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Notes

Closing Date

14 April 2026, 17:00 PM

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