
Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRY) (NEW ACUTE)
The Department of Health And Wellness is looking for a Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRY) (NEW ACUTE). This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/587, page 439
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- Stikland Hospital
What you will need
- 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.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, after hours, public holidays, day or night and standby
Experience
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.
Professional registration
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.
Key responsibilities
- Drivers licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point).
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr Gayiya
- Telephone: (021) 940-4424
Please note
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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