Quality Assurance Manager (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RXH50/2026

Location: Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

REMUNERATION

R 605 742 per annum - R 713 535 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/24/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/07 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Engage with and live out the core values of the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness. Effective leadership and management of the institutional Quality Assurance Plan. Effective people management within the Quality Assurance Department. Formulate standard operating procedures and strategies for quality improvement and drive implementation thereof. Effective co-ordination, control, monitoring and evaluation of quality improvement, risk management, Occupational health and safety and infection prevention and control programs, in line with health policies and regulatory norms and standards. Assist departments with achieving compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan. Support and promote staff education and development initiatives. Collect and analyse data and provide technical reports for internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the Executive Management Committee, provide technical and strategic support to the CEO and the Management team on all aspects of quality improvement, risk management, occupational health & safety and infection prevention & control. Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous learning and patient-centred care throughout the hospital.

ENQUIRIES

Dr AN Parbhoo tel.no. 0216585005

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in a health environment. Appropriate managerial experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate Four-Year Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health Sciences registerable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Excellent computer skills (MS Word. Excel and Power Point), sound interpersonal, managerial, communication and leadership skills. Sound knowledge and appropriate experience in Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control. Good verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, strategic thinking and creativity skills. Ability to capture, interpret and compile reports. Ability to think and function independently and to critically analyse data.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.