Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty Area: Theatre) (Permanent position)

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 721,000 - 821,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension fund contribution

Housing allowance

Medical aid allowance

Job summary

S-Cubed, Western Cape, is seeking an Operational Manager Nursing (Theatre) to lead the specialised theatre nursing service. The role requires strategic planning, staffing, budgeting and staffing optimisation to support high-quality patient care in a public health setting.

The incumbent will drive training, policy adherence and research within the department, ensuring ethical standards and professional development across the service, with after-hours shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse is required.
• Post-basic theatre nursing qualification or peri-operative specialization is essential.
• Experience in nursing management, with ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, co-ordinate and maintain an optimal specialised nursing service in the theatre area.
• Utilise human and financial resources to ensure optimal operations.
• Initiate training, development and research within the nursing department.
• Provide support to the nursing service and the institution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Policy knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in nursing (STA/General nursing)

Post-basic qualification in relevant theatre specialty (1 year)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing

Job description

Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty Area: Theatre)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

TBH153/2026

Location:

Remuneration

R 720 819 per annum - R 821 454 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

CLOSING DATE

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.

Experience

A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality or post-graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.

Inherent requirement of the job

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

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical / competency assessment.

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: Operating Theatre Nursing. 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri-operative Nursing.

Enquiries

Mrs V Dubase, tel. no. [phone]

Competencies (knowledge/ skills)

Basic computer literacy. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

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.