RE- ADVERTISEMENT OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY OPERATING THEATRE/CSSD

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

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks an Operational Manager specialized in Operating Theatre and CSSD to lead nursing services in line with legislation and standards. You will coordinate care, supervise staff, and ensure efficient use of resources and budget to achieve objectives.

The role requires extensive nursing leadership experience, post-basic qualifications in theatre, and a commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement within the hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Nurse registered with SANC (professional nurse).
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing with post basic qualification duration of at least 1 year.
• Computer literacy is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision and leadership for staff in the area within relevant legislation and prescripts.
• Coordinate holistic nursing care and manage resources and budget to achieve objectives.
• Monitor absenteeism and ensure training and development of staff.
• Implement Quality Assurance programmes including patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Public service legislation knowledge

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Post basic qualification in Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science

Health Service Management Diploma/Degree (added advantage)

Job description

RE- ADVERTISEMENT OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY OPERATING THEATRE/CSSD

• Reference Number : REFS/057218
• Directorate : Nursing Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 720 819 per annum plus benefits

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing a Professional Nurse accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Medical & Surgical Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science in accordance with R212. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification Medical & Surgical Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in Health Service Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge of Health, Nursing and Public Service Legislation is recommended. Computer literacy is an essential requirement. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary.

Duties

• Provide effective overall supervision and leadership for staff in the area in line with all relevant legislation and prescripts. Co-ordination of optimal, holistically specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources. Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism-Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Secure and allocate resources and budget to achieve workplace objectives. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services. Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Initiate programmes that will ensure quality nursing care in the specialised area. Ensure implementation and promotion of Quality Assurance programmes (complaints and patient safety management), Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety principles. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the National Core Standards & Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework. Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures Participate in after hours and night supervision shifts as delegated. Implement relevant recommendations and priorities of the National Strategic Plan for Nurse education, training and Practice. Participate in realization of the Hospital Operational Plan. Assist in ensuring that monthly, quarterly, annual performance reports and operational plans are available Monitor performance using Management and Development System. Participate in after hours, night supervision, shifts and weekends as delegated and implement relevant recommendations

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 06-11-2026