Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (Pnb3) Maternity And Neonatal Unit (1 Post) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent NQF level. A basic Diploma/ Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification (Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science) with a duration of at least one (1) year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant specialty.
• Candidate must have a minimum of Nine (9) years appropriate experience as a Professional Nurse after registration with SANC and at least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be /recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• Current (2026) SANC license to practice. Must possess Nursing Administration or Health Services Management qualification of at least 1 year duration post qualification as a Professional nurse. Computer literacy is a requirement.
• Report writing skills and sound knowledge of financial management and policies. Ability to apply legal framework to ensure that nursing is practiced within the ethical/legal framework.
• COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination, and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines. Able to be proactive and keep the team motivated.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care is directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care, ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations to enhance delivery service. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ensure compliance with the Ideal Hospital Framework, Batho Pele principles, and patient rights and Infection Prevention and Control. Contribute to managing complaints and patient safety incidents.
• Be able to manage PMDS and staff development. Candidate must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Nurse Education, Training and Practice.

Closing Date : 11-09-2026