OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: SPECIALTY - PAEDIATRICS

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 790,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health is seeking an Operational Manager Nursing: Specialty - Paediatrics in Pretoria. The role coordinates specialized pediatric nursing care, manages resources, and drives training and research in line with legal and professional standards.

The incumbent will maintain ethical standards, lead subordinates, and ensure compliance with Nursing Act, Health Act and related regulations. Closing date 21-10-2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Professional Nurse with post-basic Child Nursing Science (1 year+).
• 9+ years of nursing experience after registration; at least 5 years in the relevant discipline.
• SANC registration; valid driver's license; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optimal, holistic specialized nursing care within standards and legal framework.
• Manage utilization of human, financial and service resources.
• Coordinate training and research; provide support to Nursing Services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Post-basic Child Nursing Science (1 year+)

Health Management qualification

Job description

OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING: SPECIALTY - PAEDIATRICS

• Reference Number : REFS/056892
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R720 819 per annum (plus benefits)

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 in Nursing or equivalent qualification as a Professional Nurse, plus a post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Child Nursing Science. A minimum of 9 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. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable experience in the relevant discipline, after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Child Nursing Science. Degree / Diploma in Child Nursing Science registered with the SANC. Diploma/degree in Health Management or equivalent qualification registered with SANC. South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate and certificate of registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Updated service certificates. Valid driver's license. Computer literate. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary.

Duties :

• Co-ordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and a professional legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of Human, Financial and service resources. Co-ordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 21-10-2026

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.

Criteria Questions

Do you have Basic qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification as a Professional Nurse, plus a post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Child Nursing Science?

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