Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Night Duty) (Permanent position)

Bigen Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 571,000 - 654,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigen Africa in Western Cape seeks an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 for night duty. You will lead night shift nursing operations, coordinate patient care and manage resources to maintain high standards of service.

Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse is required, with at least 7 years’ general nursing experience and willingness to work shifts, weekends and holidays. A practical competency test will be part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse is required.
• Minimum 7 years' nursing experience after registration in General Nursing.
• Willingness to work shifts, including night duty, weekends and public holidays.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and coordinate patient care and HR on night duty in Brewelskloof hospital.
• Provide strategic leadership to realize organizational goals through policy implementation.
• Submit accurate midnight reports and handover activities on night shift.
• Quality assurance through auditing records, ward rounds and incident management.
• Coordinate in-service training and utilize information systems to improve care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Night Duty)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

CWD96/2026

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 571 161 - R 654 285 per annum Annual salary plus a non pensionable rural allowance of 8% of the basic annual salary only applicable for Breede Valley Sub-district (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.)

Starting Date

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

- PLEASE NOTE: 11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, on day and night duty when required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Compulsory standby.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and proof of current registration.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Manage, supervise and coordinating patient care and human resources on night duty in Brewelskloof hospital for all departments. Provide strategic leadership and guidance towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the organization through the implementation of policies, regulations, and professional practices. Collect, verify and submit accurate midnight reports and handover of activities on night shift. Quality assurance management by auditing clinical records, doing ward rounds, managing patient safety incidents and complaints, coordinate and provide in-service training on night duty. Utilize the information management systems to enhance patient care and service.

Experience

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

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing specialty within the public sector. Be able to function independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, organisational skills, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.

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 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

A practical test and a competency test will form part of the selection process.

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.