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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Operational Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS681/2025
  Michael Mapongwana CDC, Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Experience:
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC (R48).
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic qualification with duration of at least 1-year Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC (R48).
 
Inherent Requirement of the job:
Code (B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to work after hours.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Leadership, Guidance and Support to overall management to achieve operational goals and objectives. Support to Manager using information to enhance service delivery and priority programs as co-ordination of higher education students, NPO’s and relevant stake holders. Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and contribute to quality assurance and quality improvement. Assist with the Monitoring of Facilities Management, Maintenance and Infrastructure implementation plans. Co-ordinate and evaluate Community Orientated Primary Health Care Services. Support to Facility Manger with community governance structures and processes.
 
Enquiries:
Ms K Jacobs, tel.no. (021) 361-3353
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Registration with the Professions Council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
The ability to manage operations in a Primary Health Care Facility. Computer literacy (MS office). Proven transformation leadership abilities. Good interpersonal, people and change management skills. Knowledge of Public Sector legislation. The ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team and make decisions. Ability to formulate collaborative relationship with various stake holders across the primary health care platform.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 693 096 - R 789 861 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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