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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.

Experience:
Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Trauma and OPD)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: WCD44/2026
Vredenburg Hospital

A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or 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 in Emergency Nursing.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within set standards and within a professional /legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Enquiries:
Dr. JM Van Schalkwyk tel. no. 022 7097287

Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and Departmental Policies. Knowledge of Hospital and Emergency Centre Triage Information System (HECTIS) and South African Triage System (Basic knowledge and experience in human resource management, labour relations, financial and supply chain procurement processes. Experience in the use of clinical equipment and control of budget levels. The ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, execute discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty).




Remuneration:
R 693,096 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

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