OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALITY: LABOUR WARD) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Khayelitsha District Hospital | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 18/237
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Khayelitsha District Hospital
Closing Date: 12 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 254) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the 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 and 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: Willingness to overtime, after hours hospital cover, weekends, and Public Holidays as required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good managerial, supervisory, and decision-making skills.
- Computer literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power point).
- Knowledge and insight of legislation and policies, relevant to current nursing practice within the Public Service.
- Disciplinary and conflict management skills.
- Good leadership and organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Duties
- (key result areas/outputs): Holistic, comprehensive specialised nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework.
- Effectively utilized and supervised resources.
- Support effective practice development, education, and research activities/resources.
- Effectively delivered support service and management of human, material and financial resources to the Nursing Division.
- Maintain professional growth /ethical standards constructive working relationships with nursing personnel and other stakeholders (multi-disciplinary teamwork).
- Function as a health care professional according to the applicable norms and standards.
Enquiries
Ms. E Brock, tel. no. (021) 360-4370
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 18/237 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALITY: LABOUR WARD) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus 254) that
allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited
with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212)
OR a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification
(R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the 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 and 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: Willingness to overtime,
after hours hospital cover, weekends, and Public Holidays as required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good managerial, supervisory, and decision-making skills. Computer literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power
point). Knowledge and insight of legislation and policies, relevant to current nursing practice within the Public Service. Disciplinary and conflict
management skills. Good leadership and organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Ability to function independently as well as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Holistic, comprehensive specialised nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework. Effectively utilized and
supervised resources. Support effective practice development, education, and research activities/resources. Effectively delivered support service and
management of human, material and financial resources to the Nursing
Division. Maintain professional growth /ethical standards constructive working relationships with nursing personnel and other stakeholders (multi-disciplinary
teamwork). Function as a health care professional according to the applicable norms and standards.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. E Brock, tel. no. (021) 360-4370
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus 254) that
allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited
with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212)
OR a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification
(R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the 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 and 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: Willingness to overtime,
after hours hospital cover, weekends, and Public Holidays as required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good managerial, supervisory, and decision-making skills. Computer literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power
point). Knowledge and insight of legislation and policies, relevant to current nursing practice within the Public Service. Disciplinary and conflict
management skills. Good leadership and organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Ability to function independently as well as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Holistic, comprehensive specialised nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework. Effectively utilized and
supervised resources. Support effective practice development, education, and research activities/resources. Effectively delivered support service and
management of human, material and financial resources to the Nursing
Division. Maintain professional growth /ethical standards constructive working relationships with nursing personnel and other stakeholders (multi-disciplinary
teamwork). Function as a health care professional according to the applicable norms and standards.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. E Brock, tel. no. (021) 360-4370
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.