OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY (OPERATING THEATRE & CSSD) RE-ADVERTISEMENT (Applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply).

Department of Health; Soweto; Sur place; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks an Operational Manager Specialty (Operating Theatre & CSSD) to lead nursing services in the unit, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.

The role requires a 1‑year post‑basic OT qualification, SANC registration, and at least 9 years of nursing experience with 5 years in operating theatre settings. Computer literacy is essential.

Qualifications

• Requirement: Basic qualification registered with SANC per Government Notice R425 or equivalent with SANC registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Post‑basic Operating Theatre qualification (1 year) accredited with SANC per R212.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and control quality patient care in the unit; implement clinical protocols and policies.
• Ensure staffing according to patient needs; monitor absenteeism; manage nursing duties and budget.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Formation

Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science

Post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Care (1 year)

Health Service Management/Nursing Administration/Management (advantage)

Description du poste

OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY (OPERATING THEATRE & CSSD) RE-ADVERTISEMENT (Applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply).

• Reference Number : refs/057361
• Directorate : Nursing Service
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Mr. CL Ramabina Tel No: [phone]

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse plus a post-basic qualification in Operating theatre care with duration of one year accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R212. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing, at least 5 years of the period mentioned above must be appropriate recognizable experience in Operating Theatre after obtaining 1 – year post – basic qualification, must be computer literate. A qualification in Health Service Management/ Nursing Administration/Management will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Overall supervision and control of quality patient care in the unit. Ensure the formulation and availability of clinical patient care protocols and policies in her department. Efficient implementation and evaluation of patient care programs in the unit according to department’s strategic goals. Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing according to patient’s 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 teamwork. Ensure performance, evaluation, management and development of staff. Ensuring the adherence to National Core Standards.

Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Applicants will be subjected to security screening and vetting process.

Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants.

Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and ID before interview.

People with disability are welcome to apply.

The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 20-11-2026