Operational Manager General

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 571,000 - 753,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng, Krugersdorp is recruiting an experienced nurse manager to supervise holistic nursing care and lead nursing teams. The role requires SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, and a strong background in administration, quality standards, and resource management.

Applicants should have 7+ years post-registration experience, a post-basic in Nursing Administration, and may benefit from a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (R425).
• Minimum of 7 years experience in nursing after registration as a general Professional Nurse with SANC.
• One year post-basic qualification in Nursing Administration.
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Registration certificate and proof of current SANC receipt.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills; understand HR, disciplinary procedures, and financial management policies.
• Manage material, human, and financial resources; ensure implementation of quality nursing standards.
• Provide professional, technical, and management support for quality patient care through nursing care programs.
• Coordinate CPD for nurses and midwives; participate in health information policy and monthly statistics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Report writing

Education

Diploma/ Degree in nursing

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

• Package : R 571 161.00 - R654 285 .00 Grade 1 per annum (plus benefits) R 661 572 .00 - R 752 913 .00 Grade 2 per annum (plus benefits) (NB: salary will be determined in line with OSD Resolution)

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (R425). A minimum of 7 years of appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a general Professional Nurse with SANC. One year post-basic qualification in Nursing Administration, and a valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Registration certificate and proof of current SANC receipt.

Duties

• Supervise the provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate basic understanding of human resources, disciplinary procedures, as well as financial management policies, guidelines, and practices. Basic computer literacy and report writing skills are essential. Managing material, human, and financial resources. Ensure implementation of quality nursing standards in accordance with nursing legislation and ethical practice. Provide professional, technical, and management support for the provision of quality patient care through management of nursing care programs. Advocate for the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism. Monitor the implementation of policies, programs, regulations, practices, protocols/ procedures, and standards pertaining to nursing care. Establish, maintain, and participate in the interprofessional multidisciplinary team for effective and efficient health care. Manage clinical learning exposure to nurses and students between colleges and clinical areas. Manage and monitor absenteeism in accordance with relevant directives and prescripts. Collaborate with other team members in the hospital to identify actual and potential risks. Support nursing and health care research to improve the quality of care. Actively participate in the implementation of the Ideal Hospital Assessment. Coordinate the implementation of continuing professional development (CPD) for nurses and midwives. Working shifts and relieving Nursing Management after hours. Knowledge of PSI policy guidelines and management of complaints. Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans. Actively participate in the implementation of the health information policy by submitting all required monthly statistics.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 18-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma/ Degree in nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (R425)?

Do you have a minimum of 7 years of appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a general Professional Nurse with SANC?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.