Maternity & Neonatal Unit Lead Nurse Manager

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health invites applications for Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (PNB3) in Maternity and Neonatal Unit. The successful candidate will oversee clinical nursing practice and lead the unit to deliver high-quality maternal and newborn care.

Requirements include a nursing degree, post-basic qualification in midwifery and neonatal nursing, SANC registration, and strong administration and financial management skills. The closing date is 11-09-2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma/Degree in Nursing and current SANC registration.
• Post-basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (1 year).
• Minimum 9 years' experience as Professional Nurse; 5+ years after post-basic in relevant specialty.
• Current SANC license to practice.
• Nursing Administration or Health Services Management qualification (1 year).
• Computer literacy; report writing; knowledge of HR and financial policies.
• Ability to apply legal framework; Batho Pele principles; ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing practice aligns with scope and standards in the unit.
• Lead the nursing team; manage HR and financial resources within Batho Pele.
• Report writing; multidisciplinary teamwork; maintain patient safety and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning

Organizing

Coordination

Communication

Report writing

Financial management

HR policy understanding

Team supervision

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Post basic in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science

Nursing Administration / Health Services Management qualification

SANC registration (current)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Department of Health invites applications for Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (PNB3) in Maternity and Neonatal Unit. The successful candidate will oversee clinical nursing practice and lead the unit to deliver high-quality maternal and newborn care.

Requirements include a nursing degree, post-basic qualification in midwifery and neonatal nursing, SANC registration, and strong administration and financial management skills. The closing date is 11-09-2026.