Theatre Operations Manager

Life Healthcare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Theatre Operations Manager to oversee non-clinical operations in the operating theatre. The candidate will manage resources, financial budgets, and improve processes to support efficient patient care. The ideal applicant has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in operations management within healthcare. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for fostering teamwork and compliance. This role promises to challenge and grow the right candidate's capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations management, preferably in healthcare.
• Participative and collaborative management style is essential.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre.
• Manage operating theatre budgets and financial performance.
• Implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and manage non-clinical staff in the operating theatre.
• Prepare and present performance reports to management.

Skills

Operations management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : February 26, 2026

A vacancy exists for a Theatre Operations Manager based at Life Kingsbury Hospital reporting to the Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre, focusing on optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth business operations to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care within the theatre complex to achieve the Company & Hospitals strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs

Resource Management

• Develop and implement strategies for efficient allocation of non-clinical staff, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure optimal utilization of operating theatre resources
• Manage inventory levels and oversee procurement processes for non-clinical supplies and equipment

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage operating theatre budgets in collaboration with the Theatre Manager
• Analyse financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management
• Identify improved efficiency opportunities
• Assist with Value-Based Care initiatives within the operating theatre, with a critical focus on enhancing efficiency.

Process Efficiency

• Analyse current operational processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for non-clinical activities
• Implement and oversee scheduling systems to maximize theatre utilization
• Collaborate with Theatre Manager and clinical staff to streamline patient flow and reduce turnaround times

Equipment Management

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of non-clinical equipment
• Coordinate with biomedical engineering for the upkeep of clinical equipment
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve operational efficiency

Compliance and Quality Assurance (non-clinical)

• Ensure compliance of non-clinical processes with relevant healthcare regulations and standards in collaboration with Theatre Manager
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs for non-clinical operations
• Coordinate with clinical teams to support overall quality improvement initiatives

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and manage non-clinical staff in the operating theatre
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and present regular performance reports to Nursing and Hospital Manager in collaboration with Theatre Management
• Liaise with clinical leaders to align business operations with clinical needs
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders including surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations management. Previous experience in healthcare setting highly desirable.
• Participative and collaborative management style. Capacity to lead, foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment, which actively promotes a joint performance and value, based culture.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Contemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Excellence orientation
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Closing date

Monday, January 5, 2026