Nursing Operations Manager – Outpatient Care (Grade 1)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 514,000 - 628,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health is advertising for an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (PN-A5) in Internal Medicine & Psychiatry: Outpatients. The post requires strong leadership, ward management, planning and communication skills, with at least seven years’ nursing experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Current SANC registration for 2026 is required, with an added advantage for a post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2026.
• Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by Professional scope of practice and set Nursing standards within a professional/legal framework.
• Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices.
• Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit.
• Compile and analyse reports to improve quality of patient care.
• Participate in training, research, and self-development.
• Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the Scope of Practice.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues.
• Implementation of Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning

Organizing

Coordination

Communication

Empathy

Education

Basic nursing qualification (R425)

SANC Registration

Job description

Gauteng Department of Health is advertising for an Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (PN-A5) in Internal Medicine & Psychiatry: Outpatients. The post requires strong leadership, ward management, planning and communication skills, with at least seven years’ nursing experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Current SANC registration for 2026 is required, with an added advantage for a post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration.