OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: GRADE 1 AND GRADE 2 [GENERAL UNIT] OUT- PATIENT

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government is seeking an Operational Manager Nursing (Grade 1 and Grade 2) for the General Unit (Out-Patient). The role requires strong leadership, SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, and extensive nursing experience in a public hospital.

The successful candidate will supervise nursing care, oversee care plan execution, and ensure resource optimization while maintaining professional standards and inter-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience after registration.
• Diploma/degree in Health Management recognized by SANC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure effective patient care; coordinate nursing care plans and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Health Acts knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Health Management qualification

SANC registration

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: GRADE 1 AND GRADE 2 [GENERAL UNIT] OUT- PATIENT

• Reference Number : REFS/056891
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 2

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. Basic qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. Diploma/degree or equivalent qualification 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 in a public hospital. Diploma/degree in Health Management qualification accredited with South African Nursing Council. South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate and certificate of registration as a Professional Nurse. Verified proof of experience. Valid driver's license. Service certificates. Computer literate. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Knowledge of the relevant Health Acts.

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 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 resource. Maintain professional growth ethical standards and development of self and subordinates.

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

21-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Basic qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. Diploma/degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing as a Professional Nurse?

Are you registered with the South Africa Nursing Council (SANC) from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026?