OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) (RECOVERY ROOM/PACU) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/581
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closing Date: 31 July 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 a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General.
- 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 with the SANC in Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
- 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 the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or a post graduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
- Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector.
- Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
Duties
- The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational Manager.
- Effective management and utilization of Human and Financial Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area.
- Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
- Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution.
- To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and selfdevelopment.
Enquiries
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 25/581 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) (RECOVERY ROOM/PACU)
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 a duration of at least
1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
Critical Care Nursing: General. 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 with the SANC in Critical
Care Nursing (Adult). 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 the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific
speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or a post graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and
willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective
communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under
pressure. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient
care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational
Manager. Effective management and utilization of Human and Financial
Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing
department. Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution.
To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and selfdevelopment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.
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 a duration of at least
1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
Critical Care Nursing: General. 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 with the SANC in Critical
Care Nursing (Adult). 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 the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific
speciality after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or a post graduate diploma in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and
willingness to assist with shifts and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective
communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under
pressure. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient
care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal, specialized Nursing service as an Operational
Manager. Effective management and utilization of Human and Financial
Resources to ensure optimal operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing
department. Deliver a support service to the nursing service and the institution.
To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and selfdevelopment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ competency assessment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.