OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: TRAUMA AND OPD) West Coast District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 26/205
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district
Closing Date: 07 August 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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency 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 in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
- 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 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 speciality.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to work after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty).
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and Departmental Policies.
- Knowledge of Hospital and Emergency Centre Triage Information System (HECTIS) and South African Triage System (Basic knowledge and experience in human resource management, labour relations, financial and supply chain procurement processes.
- Experience in the use of clinical equipment and control of budget levels.
- The ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards.
- Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, execute discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
Duties
- Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within set standards and within 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 L Julius Tel No: (022) 487-9304
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 26/205 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY: TRAUMA AND OPD) West Coast District
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district
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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency 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 in
Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (Adult). 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 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 speciality. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work
after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty). Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and
Departmental Policies. Knowledge of Hospital and Emergency Centre Triage
Information System (HECTIS) and South African Triage System (Basic knowledge and experience in human resource management, labour relations,
financial and supply chain procurement processes. Experience in the use of clinical equipment and control of budget levels. The ability to promote quality
patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards.
Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, execute discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
DUTIES : Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within set standards and within 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 L Julius Tel No: (022) 487-9304
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
SALARY : R720 819 per annum
CENTRE : Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district
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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science:
Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency 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 in
Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (Adult). 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 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 speciality. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work
after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty). Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and
Departmental Policies. Knowledge of Hospital and Emergency Centre Triage
Information System (HECTIS) and South African Triage System (Basic knowledge and experience in human resource management, labour relations,
financial and supply chain procurement processes. Experience in the use of clinical equipment and control of budget levels. The ability to promote quality
patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards.
Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, execute discipline, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
DUTIES : Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within set standards and within 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 L Julius Tel No: (022) 487-9304
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.