Theatre Business Manager

Mediclinic International; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks an experienced leader for the Operating Theatre Unit. The role includes managing operational efficiencies, aligning unit objectives with hospital strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have 4-8 years of experience in healthcare management. A strong financial background is essential. The position offers a permanent on-site role in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years related experience.
• Proven experience in operational or business management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational efficiencies of the Operating Theatre Unit.
• Manage and mitigate operational risks within the Operating Theatre Unit.
• Ensure alignment of Operating Theatre operations with the strategic objectives of the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and auditing bodies.
• Manage key stakeholder relations.

Skills

Healthcare industry knowledge

Stakeholder engagement and management

Digital literacy and mindset

Ethical and surgical product knowledge

Asset management

Clinical Quality Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Management, or related field

Degree or Diploma

Job description

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Closing date: 05/02/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Mokalabata Maakomane
Reference number: 67104
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead and direct the Operating Theatre Unit optimisation through process analysis and re-engineering. Facilitating process enhancement and change in terms of business strategies, ensuring maximum revenue, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Manage the operational efficiencies of the Operating Theatre Unit
• Manage and mitigate operational risks within the Operating Theatre Unit for all theatre users
• Ensure alignment of Operating Theatre operations with the strategic objectives of the hospital
• Ensure compliance with regulatory-; external as well as internal auditing bodies
• Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Degree or Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Management, or related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 4 to 8 years related experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in operational or business management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Asset management
• Digital literacy and mindset, and the ability to use technology and systems
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Clinical Quality Planning, Improvement and Assurance methodology

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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