Operational Manager (Specialty)

As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 239 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 39/309: OPERATIONAL MANAGER (SPECIALTY) REF NO: UMG 07/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R720 819 - R821 454 per annum. Other benefits (medical aid optional), housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE: Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Degree/ Diploma in General and Psychiatric Nursing/R425.Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing-Post Basic/Child Psychiatric Nursing. A minimum of nine (9) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least seven (7) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in advanced Psychiatric Nursing/Child Psychiatric Nursing. Valid Driver’s License. Computer Literacy. Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management will be an advantage. Knowledge And Skills: Good communication, leadership, interpersonal skills. Conflict management and knowledge of labour basic qualification in Psychiatry (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing). Relations and disciplinary process/procedures. Human Resources and financial management skills. Sound knowledge of disciplinary processes and grievance procedures. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Control, medical waste and risk assessment and Mental Health Care Act and team building and supervisory skills. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
DUTIES: Manage and lead the unit in rendering efficient and professional nursing care as laid down by the Nursing Act. Engages in clinical assessment of Mental Health Care Users in a specialized psychiatric setting. Work effectively, co- operatively, amicably at supervisory level with people of diverse intellectual cultural or racial or differences. Ensures provision of optimal, holistic, specialized care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care in the Unit. Participates in training and research with a view to increasing body of knowledge in a specialized psychiatric setting. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing practices. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Exercise control and account for expenditure by managing and monitor utilization of human, financial and material resources. Manage disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism in terms of laid down policies and procedures. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and personnel, by analysing their needs, formulating and implementing training and developmental strategies and monitoring its effectiveness. Participate in performance reviews i.e. EPMDS. Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives within the institution.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs ST Chule Tel No: (033) 3306146, Ext. 113
APPLICATIONS: Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23 Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to UmgeniHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr VM Mvelase
NOTE: The following documents must be submitted: Amended application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. No faxed applications will be considered. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. UMG 05/2019.Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA for the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, however correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.
CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2026