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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: (General) Post-Natal and KMC (Including Gynaecology) Wards
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS333/2026
  Karl Bremer Hospital
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to work shifts (day and night duty), public holidays, after-hours, and weekends. Relief the Assistant Manager: Nursing when needed.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs E Linden-Mars Tel. No (021) 918 1224
 
Minimum Education 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.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of all relevant legislation and policies within the public sector and ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a pressured environment. Appropriate experience in a health care environment and good organisational, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, problem- solving and decision-making, conflict resolution and labour relations skills.
 
Experience
A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Coordinate and supervise the provision of optimal, holistic nursing care within set standards and within a professional and legal framework in the post natal and KMC wards. (including gynaecology patients.) Effective and efficient management of Human, financial and physical resources. Initiate, co-ordinate, implement and participate in training, development and research within the Post-Natal and KMC wards and the Nursing Component. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 571 161 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
5/29/2026 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: 6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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