OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL) FEMALE AND MALE MEDICAL WARD

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Pretoria seeks an Operational Manager Nursing for the General Medical Ward. The role demands a Grade 12 qualification, a diploma in Nursing with 7+ years of professional experience, and proven leadership skills. The successful candidate will supervise nursing care, coordinate care plans, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary of R549,192.00 per annum plus benefits and emphasizes representing diversity within the Public Service. Applications must be submitted online with all necessary documentation.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure effective patient care through adequate nursing care.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plans.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Diploma degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse

Diploma degree in Nursing Management

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL) FEMALE AND MALE MEDICAL WARD

• Reference Number : refs/024270
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : Grade 1- R549 192.00 per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. diploma degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 (seven) years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing. Diploma degree in Nursing Management registered with the South African Nursing Council. Verified proof of experience. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Computer literate. Service certificates compulsory. South African Nursing Council annual practising certificate. Valid EB driver's licence.

Duties :

• Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of the nursing care plan and the evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal quality health care and rehabilitation of patients. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stake holders i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral, and multi- disciplinary teamwork. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Maintain professional growth ethical standards and development of self and subordinates.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. diploma degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse/

Do you have registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing?

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.