OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL) GRADE 1

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Pretoria is seeking an Operational Manager Nursing (General). The ideal candidate will have a nursing diploma/degree, be registered with SANC, and possess a minimum of 7 years nursing experience. Responsibilities include ward management and ensuring holistic patient care. The department encourages women and people with disabilities to apply. Closing date for applications is 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years experience in nursing after registration.
• At least 3 years experience in neonatal unit preferred.
• Basic computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward operations and administration.
• Promote advocacy and holistic patient care.
• Ensure compliance with nursing legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Communication skills

Decision-making

Empathy

Education

Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent

Current registration with SANC

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (GENERAL) GRADE 1

• Reference Number : REFS/023730
• Directorate : Nursing Department
• Number of Posts : 1

Requirements :

• Grade12, Basic qualifications accredited with the SANC in terms of Government notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as professional nurse The incumbent must be in the possession of evidence of Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse, A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC, at least 3 years of the period referred to the above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in neonatal unit and post basic Nursing administration will be an added advantage. Basic computer literacy is essential.

Duties :

• Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing coordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting. advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and Guidelines. An understanding of all Nursing Legislation and Health Act.

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

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade12, Basic qualifications accredited with the SANC in terms of Government notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as professional nurse ?

Are you Currently registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse?

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.