Operational Manager Speciality (Occupational Health & Safety) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the speciality referred to above. A qualification in Health Service Management will be an added advantage. Other Skills: Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Computer literate, service certificate is compulsory. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Provision of in-depth knowledge of acts, policies, procedures, OHS nursing prescripts and legislation, ethical nursing practice and how it impacts to service delivery. Facilitate, coordinate and review institution’s standard operating procedures and guidelines regarding OHS nursing and staff wellness clinic in alignment with the National Guidelines and Legislation.
• Implement and maintain an effective Hospital staff wellness clinic that is compliant with all general safety regulations. Ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge to the compensation for Occupational injuries and diseases Act and legislation that guide the OHS and wellness programme. Compile, analyse and submit accurate reports to meet the deadlines monthly, quarterly and annually. Use surveillance data to demonstrate knowledge and ability to coordinate comprehensively, inter-professional, people centred occupational nursing care and promote positive health outcomes. Conduct training, coordinate and conduct and manage staff medical surveillance.
• Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of the nursing guidelines, protocols, standards operating procedures. Practise norms and standards as per guidelines and per ideal Hospital Management and Realisation Framework.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinated. Participate in Hospital committee and represent OHS Programme at the management committee and other relevant Hospital committee (i.e. quality, infection prevention and control). Maintain a good relationship with EAP, provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff in the unit and give guidance. Demonstrate basic understanding of HR, Financial policies and practices.

Closing Date : 11-06-2026