OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY AREA: NEONATOLOGY) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 20/312
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closing Date: 29 June 2026
Salary: R720 819 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R720 819 per annum
Requirements
- 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 duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
- 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.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and afterhours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing specialty.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.
- Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
Duties
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager.
- Participative management and utilization of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area.
- Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area.
- Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
- Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
Enquiries
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 20/312 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY AREA: NEONATOLOGY)
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : 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 duration of at least
1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing
Science. 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration
with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in
Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General
Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic
qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and afterhours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and
overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of relevant
legislation and policy related to the nursing specialty. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to function under
pressure. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development. Display core values of the Department of Health and
Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager.
Participative management and utilization of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area. Manage and monitor the
Financial Resources of the clinical area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support
service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : 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 duration of at least
1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing
Science. 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration
with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in
Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General
Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic
qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and afterhours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and
overtime as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of relevant
legislation and policy related to the nursing specialty. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to function under
pressure. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development. Display core values of the Department of Health and
Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager.
Participative management and utilization of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area. Manage and monitor the
Financial Resources of the clinical area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support
service to the Nursing Service and the institution.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.