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Unit Manager Oncology (Centurion)


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Introduction

A leading private healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Unit Manager: Oncology to drive clinical excellence strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and ensure the delivery of safe evidencebased patient care within a specialised oncology environment.

Role Purpose

The Unit Manager leads the coordination of highquality nursing care ensuring adherence to professional ethical and legislative standards. The role oversees service delivery within a multidisciplinary quality assurance framework and is accountable for capacity building mentoring staff development and continuous improvement across the oncology unit.

Key Role Requirements

  • Lead safe costeffective evidencebased oncology nursing care aligned to clinical governance
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives risk mitigation and compliance with policies protocols and legislation
  • Manage financial performance including acuitybased staffing cost control billing accuracy and stock management
  • Ensure effective incident management equipment maintenance and adherence to safety standards
  • Strengthen patient experience clinical outcomes and infection prevention practices
  • Build a highperforming nursing team through coaching mentoring performance management and professional development
  • Foster strong relationships with doctors multidisciplinary teams suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Support transformation objectives and promote a positive inclusive working environment

Qualifications & Experience

  • Registered Nurse (SANC) with a Diploma in General Nursing / BCur / NQF 7 equivalent
  • Oncology qualification and 5 years Oncology/Haematology experience
  • Management qualification (essential)
  • Compliance with SANC Code of Practice and all applicable healthcare legislation
  • Intermediate computer proficiency
  • Preferred:
    • 2 years management experience in a private hospital
    • Experience in clinical leadership
    • Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret clinical and operational data

Submit your Word CV Qualifications and Copy of SANC to: response at REF: UM/Onc


Required Experience:

Manager