Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty: Psychiatry) (New Acute)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Location
- Stikland Hospital, Western Cape
- Salary
- R720 819 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SANC registration (Professional Nurse), Post-basic qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Nursing qualification plus psychiatry specialty
- SANC registration as Professional Nurse
- 9 years' nursing experience, 5 in psychiatry
- Driver's licence; shifts and standby
- Stikland Hospital, Bellville
- R720 819 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/587. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, after hours, public holidays, day or night and standby duties. Drivers License. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point).
Duties:
Provide leadership, supervision, planning, direction and control for the provision of improved patient centred care in a psychiatric ward. Implement an efficient and effective quality improvement programme. Implement an effective and efficient Resource management (human, health technology, financial and facility) plan. Overall Management of the nursing component, including students, ward clerk and household support. Implement an effective and efficient clinical practice in a specialised psychiatric ward. Manage infection control, development and training programmes for nursing and related staff. Provide support to the Deputy Manager Nursing office.
Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Enquiries: Mr Gayiya Tel No: (021) 940-4424