Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Operating Theatre)

Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory Salary: R720 819 per annum DUTIES Provide innovative leadership in the allocated area to realise the strategic goals and objectives of the Nursing Division. Responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of quality nursing care within the relevant department. Participate in formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations pertaining to nursing care within the relevant Department. Provide effective support and management of human, material and financial resources, as well as Functional Business FBU management principles. Manage staff performance, training and personal development of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and grievances. Collect, provide and use relevant information for the enhancement of service delivery, including participation in and encouragement of nursing research. Deputizing for Assistant Manager: Nursing. Night duty allocation as required by department. ENQUIRIES Ms J. Watson Tel No: (021) 404-5161 HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to competency assessment. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Minimum educational Qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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 SANC, in terms of R212 in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) plus that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri Operative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one year post basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent Requirements of the job: Perform after-hour, weekend, and Public Holiday duties for the department.