Operational Manager Specialty (Midwifery)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 613,000 - 829,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Health, invites applications for Operational Manager Specialty (Midwifery) in Gauteng. The role leads obstetric and neonatal care delivery within the unit, ensuring Batho Pele standards and high-quality patient care.

The post requires a 1-year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science, strong leadership and extensive nursing experience, with at least 5 years in maternity after the post basic qualification.

Qualifications

• Basic nursing qualification accredited with SANC (R425).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery.
• Nursing Administration/Health Services Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of optimal obstetric and neonatal care within the unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Nursing legal framework, policies and SOPs.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage absenteeism; supervise nursing duties.
• Implement CPD framework and performance development plans; promote Batho Pele principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Basic nursing qualification accredited with SANC (R425)

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery

Nursing Administration/Health Services Management

Job description

Operational Manager Specialty (Midwifery)

• Reference Number : refs/056900
• Directorate : Nursing Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 720 819.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Basic Qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse plus a post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science with duration of at least one year accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice R212. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in maternity after obtaining a 1 year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. Degree or Diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management. Strong leadership, communication skills and computer literacy skills.

Duties :

• Co-ordinate the delivery of optimal quality Obstetric and Neonatal care within the unit. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing legal framework policies and SOPs related to the department. Overall supervision and control of quality patient care in the unit. Ensure the formulation and availability of clinical patient care protocols and policies in the department. Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing according to patients needs. Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism. Accountable for overall and effective management of nursing duties. Establish efficient communication with the multidisciplinary team. Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures. Secure and allocate resources and budget to achieve workplace objectives. Proactively identify performance requirements to improve team work. Ensure performance evaluation management and development of staff, and implementation of CPD Framework. Ensuring the adherence to National Core Standards and ideal hospital framework. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care, ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Implement , monitor and evaluate maternal and child health programs (e.g. PMTCT, ESMOE , MBFI , CARMMA). Conduct clinical audits, manage adverse events and ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations and infection control protocol.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 22-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing)?

Do you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery?

Do you have a Diploma/ Degree in Nursing Administration/ Health Services Management?

Do you have 9 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, where 5 years of the period referred above must be an appropriate/ recognizable experience in Midwifery after obtaining a one year Postgraduate qualification in Midwifery?

Are you currently registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026)?