OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY (PN-B3)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 432,000 - 721,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health in Johannesburg invites applications for the Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (PN-B3). The role leads nursing service delivery, coordinates ward operations, and ensures compliant patient care across shifts.

Requirements include a Basic R425 qualification with SANC registration as Professional Nurse, plus at least nine years of nursing experience and five years in a clinical specialty after a one-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing or

Qualifications

• Nurse must hold Basic R425 qualification and be registered with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Minimum 9 years nursing experience after registration, General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be in a clinical specialty after 1 year post basic in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing or Post Graduate Mental Health.
• Post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care.
• Initiate health promotion and ensure accurate and comprehensive health information.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Participate in analysis and formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and standards.
• Manage utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources.
• Coordinate provision of training and research; work night shifts, weekends and holidays as required.
• Maintain professional growth, ethics and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning

Organizing

Coordination

Communication

Empathy

Education

Basic R425 qualification (diploma or degree in nursing)

Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration

Registered with SANC as Professional Nurse

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING SPECIALITY (PN-B3)

• Reference Number : refs/057113
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 720 819.00 PER ANNUM
• 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., diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African. A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a clinical specialty after obtaining the one (1) year post basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or Post Graduate Mental Health qualification accredited with SANC at a Diploma or Degree level. Post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC will be an added advantage.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 facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties

• Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stake holders (i.e.inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in the analysis, formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and standards. Implementation of Ideal Hospital Maintenance Framework Version 2.0. Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Co-ordination of provision of effective training and research. Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Management of personnel performance and review thereof. (Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment)

Notes

• 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

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

Do you have minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?

Do you have 1 year post basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or Post Graduate Mental Health qualification?