DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health And Wellness

Operational Manager Nursing (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRY) (NEW ACUTE)

Salary or stipendR720 819 per annum

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.

Stikland HospitalApplications close 6 November 2026

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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