WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS VACANCIES

POST 17/82 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING: SPECIALTY (SURGERY, ORTHOPAEDICS AND OPHTHALMOLOGY) 
SALARY : R715 977 per annum 
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Ophthalmological Nursing or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Orthopaedic Nursing, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in the speciality referred to above. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at the management level. Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Word and Excel. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality. Nursing management qualification/skills. Strong leadership and good interpersonal skills. Good organisation skills and the ability to function in a team and under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area. Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Baartman Tel No: (021) 938-4055 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 17/83 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL) 
SALARY : R520 560 per annum 
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., degree/ diploma in Nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. 
 
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area. Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Baartman Tel No: (021) 938-4055 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2024

​POST 17/84 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL: GENERAL MEDICAL ADMISSIONS WARD) 
SALARY : R520 560 per annum 
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/ diploma in Nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Experience: A minimum of 7 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Basic computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. 
 
DUTIES : The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal quality Nursing Service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of Human Resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the area. Manage and monitor the Financial Resources of the clinical area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Baartman Tel No: (021) 938-4055 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 17/85 : PHARMACIST ASSISTANT: GRADE 1 TO 3 (POST- BASIC) 
Directorate: Information Management 
SALARY : Grade 1: R250 947 per annum 
Grade 2: R290 436 per annum 
Grade 3: R313 308 per annum 
CENTRE : Directorate: Head Office, Cape Town (Based at Tygerberg Hospital) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (institutional). Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years of appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years of appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the SAPC. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experienced in system support to be able to manage the Medicine Management systems used in the province. Experience in training end users. Knowledge of the Regulations concerning pharmaceuticals and supply-chain management. Excellent communication skills, to manage the change management process within the organisation to achieve full acceptance of the system, with all users and relative parties. Good people management skills and a positive attitude towards working co-operatively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of authority. A high level of computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Client services: Support and liaise with facilities using the Medicine Management Systems in the province. Management of all change control processes. Provide end-user training in the use of the pharmacy system. Provide operational support at the facility. System maintenance: Maintenance of master files to ensure that the system complies with current regulations. Ensure effective communication regarding Pharmacy requirements such as data availability and data quality with Pharmacy role players, including end users and managers. Assist with compiling and maintaining system user manuals and procedures. Assist with the implementation and support of the Medicine Management System at Health facilities. Provide ad-hoc support to the supervisor. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Blockman at (072) 321-2015 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates may undergo a technical competency (assessments/proficiency) test. Pharmacist Assistants who do not comply with registration in either of the advertised categories may apply for an advertised post on condition that registration in the required category is obtained within 12 months. The appointment will be subject to a 12-month probationary period. Should the employee not meet the conditions of their appointment within the agreed timeframes, the probationary period may be extended, or the employee may be dismissed. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 17/86 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 
Garden Route District 
SALARY : R308 154 per annum 
CENTRE : Riversdale Hospital, Hessequa Sub-district 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in Information Management in a health environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of and experience in information management systems (PHCIS/CLINICOM/Sinjani/Tier.net). Training Skills. Advanced computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Ability to function independently and within a team context. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate, collect, collate, capture, and verify all relevant health data according to the provincial policies and SOP’s. Assist with data quality monitoring, verification, and submission to and from the Sub-district Information Office in a prescribed format and according to the Information Management Policy. Assist in monitoring of data trends in the Sub-district health facilities, provide regular reports/feedback to management. Participate in Sub-district health information coordinating activities and support management, supervisor, and colleagues. Maintain information systems: hardware and software and provide IT support for the Sub-district’s Conduct and assist with compliance audits. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Tiemie Tel No: (028) 713-8653 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 17/87 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ASSET CLERK) 
Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services, Bellville Engineering Workshop 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/ or Accounting as a passed subject or Senior Certificate with appropriate experience in the KRA’s. Experience: Appropriate experience in Logis and Asset Management. Inherent requirement for the job: Code (EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the PFMA, as well as Treasury Directives and Legislation pertaining to asset management. Knowledge and experience of LOGIS system. Knowledge and experience in Asset Management. Good communication skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
 
DUTIES : Effective maintenance of assets. Maintenance of asset register. Controlling movement of assets. Effective disposal of assets. Assist with the compilation of the Annual Financial Statements. Effective Systems Maintenance. Effective Systems Management. Follow up on all outstanding transactions. ICN and Item Record Maintenance. Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of GG vehicles. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L van Boom Tel No: (021) 918-1631 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2024