Operational Manager General

Package

R  - R per annum plus benefits

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Diploma in Nursing Administration/Management is required.
• Computer literacy and driver’s licence is required.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labour Relations Act, Ideal Hospital Assessment Framework.
• Service certificates are compulsory for appropriate grading according to OSD Policy.

• Leadership, organisational decision making and problem‑solving within the public sector institutional policy framework.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge of the resources under management.
• Interpersonal skills including conflict management and counselling.
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
• Demonstrate an in‑depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and their impact on service delivery.
• Coordinate optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within the professional/legal framework.
• Effective supervision and utilisation of human, material and financial resources.
• Provide effective training and research.
• Support nursing services.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self‑development.
• Advocate for patients by promoting, facilitating proper treatment/care and ensuring that the unit adheres to Batho‑Pele and patient‑centred approach.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards.
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and disciplinary code and procedure.

Department of Health

28-07-2026