Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Theatre And Cssd) West Coast District

Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district Salary: R720 819 per annum DUTIES Manage, plan, co-ordinate and maintain an optimal, specialised nursing service in an Operating theatre setting. Effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions. Initiate and participate in training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of effective support to Head of Nursing Service. ENQUIRIES Ms S Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099 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 Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae; applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening, and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS 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 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 Perioperative 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 in with the SANC as Nurse Specialist in Perioperative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with 200 SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Willingness to work standby, Weekend and during public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet). Good communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to manage conflict and knowledge of legislation related to the Health Care Service and policies of the Department of Health. Good organisational, interpersonal-, creative problem solving- and research skills, as well as the ability to manage your own work (and that of the units which report to the post).