Operational Manager Specialty (Psychiatry)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 649,000 - 793,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for the Operational Manager Specialty (Psychiatry) in the Department of Health. The role provides overall supervision of nursing care in the psychiatry unit, develops clinical protocols, and aligns care with strategic goals.

Requirements include a basic nursing qualification registered with SANC, a post-basic psychiatric nursing qualification, and substantial nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC under Government Notice R425 (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) plus post-basic Psychiatric Nursing Science (1 year) accredited with SANC under Government notice R212.
• Minimum 9 years post-registration nursing experience; at least 5 years after the 1-year post-basic Psychiatric Nursing Science.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management; computer literacy is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control quality patient care in the unit; formulate and ensure availability of clinical care protocols and policies.
• Implement and evaluate patient care programmes aligned with department goals; ensure staffing adequacy and manage absenteeism.
• Responsible for management of nursing duties, budget, and resources; foster multidisciplinary communication; enforce performance development and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure adherence to National Core Standards and the ideal hospital framework.

Skills

Computer literacy

Staff management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Post-basic Psychiatric Nursing Science (1 year)

Nursing Administration or Health Service Management (Degree/ Diploma)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Operational Manager Specialty (Psychiatry)

• Reference Number : refs/056843
• 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 Psychiatric Nursing Science with duration of 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. Atleast 5 years of the period mentioned above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining a 1 year post-basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science. Degree or Diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management. Computer literacy 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 the department. Efficient implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes in the unit according to departments strategic goals. 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. Ensuring the adherence to National Core Standards and ideal hospital framework.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 21-10-2026

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 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 after obtaining a one year post-basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science?

Do you have a one year Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management/ Nursing Administration?

Do you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing?

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