OPERATIONAL MANAGER GENERAL (PN- A5) SURGERY & OPHTHALMOLOGY FBU – SURGERY)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a senior Nursing Operational Manager role. The successful candidate will supervise nursing care, lead ward management, and ensure alignment with professional standards within a public health framework.

Requirements include a post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration, seven years’ nursing experience after registration, and current SANC registration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a basic R425 qualification and be registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC.
• Minimum seven (7) years of nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Current registration with SANC for 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Manage resources within the unit and uphold nursing standards.
• Compile and analyze reports to improve patient care.
• Be allocated to night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and relieve the supervisor when required.
• Implement the Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning

Organizing

Communication

Empathy

Education

Grade 12/Matric

Basic R425 nursing qualification

Post basic Health Services Management/Nursing Administration

SANC Professional Nurse registration

Job description

• Reference Number : refs/056789
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Mr Mulaudzi Tel. No [phone]/9779/8154 or Ms Mazibuko [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Requirements :

• 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. Must a post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC. 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.COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Competencies: leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties :

• 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. Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 23-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.?

Do you have A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing

Do you have current registration with SANC for 2026?

Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such: \"If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration\". Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.

Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment.

Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.