Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Children's Ward) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 571,000 - 645,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Employer pension fund contributions

Housing allowance

Medical aid allowance

Job summary

S-Cubed Western Cape is seeking an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 for the Children's Ward. The role requires strong leadership, governance, and the ability to steer a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality child health care.

Applicants must have at least 7 years of nursing experience, SANC registration as Professional Nurse, and a valid driver’s license. The post offers a competitive package and benefits, with opportunities to lead service improvements in a dynamic health district.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
• Code B/EB driver’s license and willingness to travel for meetings/outreach/operations.
• Willingness to work overtime, after-hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management through supervision, coordination and delegation to deliver quality care.
• Clinical governance of the designated unit and support to nursing services.
• Manage resources, people, budgets and procurement at unit level.
• Oversee training, research and education within the unit.
• Ensure professional and ethical conduct in line with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

District Health System knowledge

Office administration experience

HR/financial management knowledge

Education

Diploma/degree in nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

SANC registration as Professional Nurse

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Children's Ward)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type

Permanent

Reference No

WCD121/2026

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 571 161 - R 644 613 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

Employment Equity

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.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet). Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System/and health implementation thereof as well as experience in office administration, human resource management, financial management, supply chain and procurement processes on Operational level.

Experience

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

Inherent Requirements of the job

A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to travel to attend meetings, outreach, or operational activities. Willingness to work overtime, after hour and weekend standby duties which could include day shift, night shift and public holidays. Willingness to relief the Assistant Manager Nursing and Operational Manager when needed.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provision of Leadership and Management by supervision, coordination & delegation to provide quality care through applying professional and ethical standards and legislation in designated unit. Clinical governance of designated unit. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources, people management, employee relations and monitoring and evaluation of quality. Adequate financial planning and support, budgeting and control of the unit. Professional and ethical conduct. Oversight of research, training and education in the unit.

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.

Note

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

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. 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.