Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (Pn-A5): General Unit

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e.
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (2026).
• A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge/skills:
• Basic computer literacy, strong Leadership, Good communication and Sound Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage own time, function as an effective leader of the nursing tea m.
• Implement and manage change.
• Willingness to work shifts and standby in accordance with the requirements of the unit and nursing services.
• Report writing.

Duties

• The candidate will be responsible for Planning, Organizing, Managing, and coordinating as well as maintaining optimal Nursing Services as an Operational Manager in General Ward.
• Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationships with Nursing and stakeholders (i.e. inter- Professional, inter–sectoral and multi – disciplinary team workers).
• Participate in the analysis, formulation, and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, Standards, and procedures.
• Effectively manage the utilization of Human, Financial and Physical resources.
• Maintain professional Growth / Ethical standards and self-development.
• Deliver a supportive service to the Nursing Service and the institution by taking overall supervision after hours and on weekends.
• Ensure implementation of Norms and Standards and Ideal Hospital Framework and develop Quality Improvement Plans.
• Manage Performance and Development of staff as well as participating in the Managers scheduled meetings.
• Exercise control of discipline, grievance and other labour related issues in terms of laid down policies or procedures.
• Manage data in the unit and ensure submission to the facility information office.
• Identity develops and control Risk Management Systems within the unit.
• Provide safe therapeutic environment as laid by Nursing Acts, Occupational Health and safety Acts and all the applicable prescripts.
• Implementation and management of Infection Prevention and Control protocols.
• Uphold the Batho Pele and Patients Right Principles.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• N.B.
• Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
• 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 the 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 councils 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 Z83, 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 the 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.