Nursing Ops Manager - General Care & Quality

Department of Health; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for an Operational Manager - Nursing General (PNA-5) in the Nursing Service. The role requires a SANC-registered Professional Nurse with an R425 qualification and at least seven years of experience after registration.

The successful candidate will supervise nursing care, manage unit resources, compile reports, participate in training, and may be scheduled for night shifts. Closing date 20-11-2026.

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Basic R425 qualification (diploma or degree) in nursing.
• Minimum 7 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Health Service Management/Nursing Administration qualification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate nursing care within scope of practice.
• Manage unit resources efficiently and effectively.
• Compile and analyse reports to improve patient care.
• Participate in training, research and self-development.
• Be allocated to night shifts and relieve the supervisor when required.
• Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the Scope of Practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Quality management

Communication

Education

SANC registration

Health Service Management / Nursing Administration

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for an Operational Manager - Nursing General (PNA-5) in the Nursing Service. The role requires a SANC-registered Professional Nurse with an R425 qualification and at least seven years of experience after registration.

The successful candidate will supervise nursing care, manage unit resources, compile reports, participate in training, and may be scheduled for night shifts. Closing date 20-11-2026.