Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General: Post Natal) (Permanent position)

Reference No: RHS84/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms B Fourie [email protected]

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 571 161 - R 654 285 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Inherent requirements of the job

Ability and willingness to assist with shifts, on call and relief night matron for and after-hours hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime as the need arises.

Minimum educational qualification

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to facilitate and promote quality patient care through setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Functional Business Unit (FBU)structure. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of nursing- and other relevant legislation and policies relating to nursing in the public sector and their impact on service delivery. Effective interpersonal, strong leadership, organisational, decision-making, conflict resolution (labour relations and disciplinaries) and the ability to function under pressure.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and maintaining an optimal quality nursing service as an Operational Manager. Participative management and utilisation of human resources to fulfil operational and developmental functions in the areas. Manage and monitor financial resources of the clinical areas. Initiate and actively participate in training, development, and research, including quality training and implementation within the Nursing Division. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. To maintain ethical standards, promote professional growth and self-development, including leadership skills and behaviours.

Experience

A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.