OPERATIONAL MANAGER GENERAL NURSING - HAST

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 571,000 - 753,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health seeks an Operational Manager General Nursing - HAST in Pretoria. Lead the HAST unit, ensure quality clinical governance, and oversee HIV counselling, ART initiation, PMTCT and TB/STI management. You will plan, monitor and evaluate service delivery while managing staff development and resources.

The role requires extensive nursing leadership, public health knowledge, and experience in program administration within a public health setting. Closing date 20-10-2026.

Qualifications

• Senior Nurse with SANC registration and a basic nursing qualification.
• Ten years of nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Nursing Management is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical governance and quality improvement in the HAST unit.
• Monitor and evaluate HAST performance against health indicators.
• Lead and coordinate ART initiation and management, HTS, TB and STI services.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree (SANC registration)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER GENERAL NURSING - HAST

• Reference Number : refs/056819
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : GRADE 1: R571 161.00 - R654 282.00 P/A; GRADE 2: 661 572.00 - R752 913.00 P/A

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12. A basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A Minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Nursing Management will be an added advantage. Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Ms Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Financial Management. Leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of public service policies and other health-related prescripts. Good interpersonal skills; knowledge of Human Resource Management and the Labour Relations Act. Other skills: HAST programme management/administration, planning, organising, coordination and communication skills. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines. Effective communication at all levels of service delivery. In-depth understanding of legislation and ethical practices relating to public service, public health, nursing and other disciplinary health professions.

Duties

• Ensure the provision of comprehensive, effective clinical governance through quality improvement processes implementation. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the HAST unit in line with public health indicators. Analyse health policies and programs with a view to develop customised implementation strategies to guide the health care service providers towards complying with stated norms and standards. Ensure the provision of comprehensive HAST services including HIV counselling and testing (HTS),Initiation and management of ART (NIMART), Management of TB and sexually transmitted infections. Implement PMTCT program and Prep Services. Ensure maintenance of accurate patient records and HAST statistics. Provide contextual planning, monitoring and evaluation. Facilitate and advocate for the required resources for service delivery, including staff development. Ensure cost-effective and appropriate use of resources. Ensure appropriate implementation of Batho Pele Principles. Manage and support education, in-service training and practice development initiatives in the facility, professional growth, ethical standards and participation in training research. Oversee disciplinary and grievance matters, including monitoring and managing absenteeism. Implement consequence management for non-compliance.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

20-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent?

Do you have ten years appropriate experience as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have a qualification in Health Service Management - accredited with SANC?

Do you have Diploma/Degree in in Nursing accredited with SANC?