Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Post Natal) (Permanent position)

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

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Housing allowance

Medical aid

Job summary

Paarl Regional Hospital in the Western Cape invites applications for an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Post Natal). The post requires strong leadership, governance, and hands-on nursing management to improve patient care outcomes.

The successful candidate will oversee nursing services, manage resources, and lead a multi-disciplinary team, with on-call duties and after-hours coverage as required. Registration with SANC is essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with SANC registration required.
• Minimum 7 years nursing experience after registration.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and maintain an optimal quality nursing service.
• Manage human and financial resources in clinical areas.
• Lead training, development and research within the Nursing Division.
• Provide support to the Nursing Service and maintain ethical standards.

Skills

Quality patient care

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Post Natal)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

RHS84/2026

Location:

Paarl Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 571 161 - R 654 285 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (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.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Inherent requirements of the job

Ability and willingness to assist with shifts, on call and relief night matron for and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.

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)

Ability to facilitate and promote quality patient care through setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Functional Business Unit (FBU)structure. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of nursing- and other relevant legislation and policies relating to nursing in the public sector and their impact on service delivery. Effective interpersonal, strong leadership, organisational, decision-making, conflict resolution (labour relations and disciplinaries) and the ability to function under pressure.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of human resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the areas. Manage and monitor financial resources of the clinical areas. Initiate and actively participate in training, development, and research, including quality training and implementation within the Nursing Division. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards, promote professional growth and self-development, including leadership skills and behaviours.

Experience

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

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as a 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. 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.