Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (GENERAL) (HIV/AIDS)

Overview

Manage nursing operations and health committees at Michael Mapongwana CDC in Khayelitsha, requiring a nursing qualification with SANC registration.

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.
• 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.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to perform relief within the Facility.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Nursing Acts and Laws.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Ability and willingness to train staff.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• Oversee and ensure fully functional health committees, including organising regular meetings, training members, and compliance with relevant health legislation.
• Manage human resources by maintaining a fully staffed CHC, coordinating staff training aligned with skills development plans, resolving labour relations issues, and monitoring absenteeism.
• Control and monitor financial resources by preparing balanced budgets, ensuring expenditure controls, meeting revenue targets, and complying with financial regulations.
• Supervise supply chain functions to maintain adequate stock of essential supplies, manage asset registers, ensure functioning equipment, and oversee government vehicle usage and servicing.
• Ensure accurate and timely health information management, including data quality checks, timely reporting, and optimal use of PHCIS systems.
• Promote quality of care through Batho Pele principles, ensuring health and safety standards, conducting monthly clinical audits (M&M meetings), and overseeing infection control and staff training initiatives.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms K Jacobs Tel No: (021) 363- 2814

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS