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OPERATIONAL MANAGER GRADE 1 (GENERAL: NIGHT DUTY) (X2

Department of Health and Wellness

Salary band

R 571 161

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

PSC 29/281

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About this role

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Brackengate Transitional Care Facility

Salary

R571 161 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General 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: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Will be required to deliver standby duties for the Hospital. Will be required to relief the Operational manager day shift/Nurse Manager. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Be able to function independent and as part of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, organizational skills, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.

Duties

Manage, supervise and coordinating patient care and human resources on night duty for all departments within the hospital. Provide strategic leadership and guidance towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the organization through the implementation of policies and regulations, and professional practices. Collect, verify and submit accurate midnight reports and handover of activities on night shift. Quality assurance management by auditing clinical records, doing ward rounds, managing patient safety incidents and complaints, coordinating and provide in-service training on night duty. Utilize the information management systems to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Enquiries

Ms S Abrahams Tel No: (021) 834-5826

Notes

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Closing Date

2026-08-28T17:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
·diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse
·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General 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: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
·Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence
·Will be required to deliver standby duties for the Hospital
·Will be required to relief the Operational manager day shift/Nurse Manager

Key Duties

·Manage, supervise and coordinating patient care and human resources on night duty for all departments within the hospital
·Provide strategic leadership and guidance towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the organization through the implementation of policies and regulations, and professional practices
·Collect, verify and submit accurate midnight reports and handover of activities on night shift
·Quality assurance management by auditing clinical records, doing ward rounds, managing patient safety incidents and complaints, coordinating and provide in-service training on night duty
·Utilize the information management systems to enhance patient care and service delivery

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
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✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current SANC registration certificate with renewal date
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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What is the salary for the OPERATIONAL MANAGER GRADE 1 (GENERAL: NIGHT DUTY) (X2 position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 571 161. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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