OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALITY PSYCHIATRY) 72HOUR ASSESSMENT AND OBSERVATION UNIT 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: Karl Bremer 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: 18/236
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Karl Bremer 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, R880 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 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212).
- Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Mental Health Nursing.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a 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/recognisable experience in the specific speciality (Psychiatry) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Will be required to work shifts (day and night), public holidays, after-hours and weekends.
- Relief the Assistant Manager: Nursing as needed.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation within the public sector, exposure to ward operational management, ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution and labour relations skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Duties
- (key result areas/outputs): Coordinate and supervise the provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework.
- Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources.
- Coordination of the provision of effective training and research.
- Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
Enquiries
Ms E Linden-Mars, tel. no. (021) 918-1224
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 18/236 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALITY PSYCHIATRY) 72HOUR ASSESSMENT AND OBSERVATION UNIT Chief Directorate: Metro Health Servies
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683, R880 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 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science
(R212). Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Mental Health Nursing. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a 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/recognisable experience in the specific speciality (Psychiatry) after
obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s Licence. Will
be required to work shifts (day and night), public holidays, after-hours and weekends. Relief the Assistant Manager: Nursing as needed. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation within the public sector, exposure to ward operational management, ability to promote
quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook) and effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution and labour relations skills. Good organisational
skills and the ability to function under pressure.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Coordinate and supervise the provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a
professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and
research. Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Linden-Mars, tel. no. (021) 918-1224
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 : Karl Bremer Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683, R880 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 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science
(R212). Or a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Mental Health Nursing. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a 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/recognisable experience in the specific speciality (Psychiatry) after
obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s Licence. Will
be required to work shifts (day and night), public holidays, after-hours and weekends. Relief the Assistant Manager: Nursing as needed. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation within the public sector, exposure to ward operational management, ability to promote
quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook) and effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution and labour relations skills. Good organisational
skills and the ability to function under pressure.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Coordinate and supervise the provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a
professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and
research. Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Linden-Mars, tel. no. (021) 918-1224
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.