OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): MATERNITY

Post Number: MPDoH/Jul/26/1043

Post Station: Ermelo Hospital Gert Sibande District)

Salary: R720 819–R821 454 p.a

Number of Posts: 01

Closing Date: 2026/07/31

Requirements

Senior Certificate Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification Diploma Degree in Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council SANC as a Professional Nurse 2026. A post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one 01 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Maternity Nursing Science. Diploma Degree in nursing management. Minimum of ten 09 years appropriate recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council SANC in General Nursing At least six 05 years of period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one 01 year post basic qualification in Advanced Maternity Nursing Science. At least three 03 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act Health Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Patients Rights Charter Batho-Pele Principles. Sound knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure grievance procedure Leadership organizational decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Good interpersonal skills including public relations negotiating conflict handling and counselling skills. Knowledge of financial and budgetary prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including the nursing strategy standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care computer skills in basic programs.

Duties

Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Maternity. Demonstrate effective communication with patients supervisors other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management utilization and supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients promoting advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are implemented. Implement maternal guidelines demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice. Exercise control of discipline grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures. Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students. Monitor implementation Disaster management monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof. Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Support Nursing Services Management by working weekend and night duty when required.

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

NOTE: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. PLEASE NOTE The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.