OPERATIONAL MANAGER (SPECIALTY STREAM) REF NO: SMH 03/2026
Directorate: Clinical
SALARY : R588 378 – R662 220 per annum, (plus 13th cheque, Medical Aid –optional,
Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Howick
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Standard 10/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Degree/Diploma in
Nursing plus Advanced Psychiatric Nursing with a duration of at least one year
accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212. Certificate of
registration as post basic qualification in Nursing Psychiatry. A minimum of 9 years
appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional
Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which 5 years must be
appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining post basic qualification.
Current SANC receipt. Code B drivers license. Applicants are not submitting
copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on
application, only when shortlisted. Recommendation: Computer literacy.
Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management will be an advantage. Knowledge, skills
and competencies required: Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and
conflict management skills. Conflict management and knowledge of labour basic
qualification in Psychiatry (Advanced Psychiatry 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.
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 person of diverse intellectual cultural racial or differences.
Ensures provision of optimal, holistic, specialized care in accordance with laws and
regulations relevant to nursing and healthcare in the unit. Participates in training
and research with a view to increase 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 the
disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing for
absenteeism in terms of laid down policies and procedures. Maintain professional
growth/ethical standards and development of self and personnel, by analyzing their
needs, formulating and implementing the 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 3306 146
OPERATIONAL MANAGER (SPECIALTY) – (THEATRE) REF NO: HRM
25/2026 (X 01 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R588 378 – R662 220 per annum, plus benefits
CENTRE : King Edward VIII Hospital complex
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification PLUS Degree/Diploma in
General Nursing and Midwifery PLUS Minimum of 9 years recognizable nursing
experience as professional Nurse PLUS At least 5 years period referred above
must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic
qualification in operating theatre Recommendation: Computer Literacy, at least 3
years’ experience must be at nursing management level Knowledge, Skills,
Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of Nursing care processes and
procedures, Nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework, Good
communication skills-verbal and written/human relation and ability to teach and
train staff within team, Co-ordination and liaison skills and sound management
skills, Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team, Knowledge of labor relation,
disciplinary procedure and basic financial management skills, Sound management,
negotiations, interpersonal and sound working knowledge of Nursing Management
services.
DUTIES : Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objective of specialized unit,
Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public, Provide
comprehensive, quality nursing care, Provide direct and indirect supervision of all
nursing staff/housekeeping staff and to give guidance, Ensure continuity of patient
care on all levels, Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with
the multi-disciplinary team, other department within the hospital, Assist with
allocation/change list, day and night duty roster and input for leave, Assistant in
record keeping and provide with statistical information on training and staffing, To
assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implementing EAP, Assist in orientation,
induction and monitoring of all nursing staff, To complete patient related data and
partake in research, Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope
of practices and standards determined by relevant specialty, To assist with relief
duties of the supervisor and partake in overall specialized unit functions i.e. Team
building, Effective and Efficient Management of all resources, To work effective and
amicable, at a supervisory level with person of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial
or religious differences.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. P. Govender Tel No: (031) 360 3026
OPERATIONAL MANAGER- SPECIALTY- THEARTE REF NO:
MOS/OM/ST/01/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R588 378 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid
(Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet the prescribed
requirements). Rural allowance 12%
CENTER : Mosvold District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification PLUS. Diploma/ Degree in
General Nursing and Midwifery PLUS a minimum of 9 years recognizable nursing
experience as professional nurse PLUS at least 5 years experience referred above
must be appropriate/ recognizeable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic
qualification in operating theatre PLUS relevant operational theatre experience
after obtaining (1) one year post basic qualification in operating theatre .Proof of
previous current experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource
Department (Certificate of Service) (Only when shortlisted). Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing
registration and ethical nursing practices and how this impacts on service delivery.
Ensure clinical nursing by the nursing team (unit) in according with the scope of
practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice
and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate basic
understanding of HR and Financial Policies.
DUTIES : Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within the set
standards i.e professional /obligation. Apply nursing process to the patient care in
operating room. Maintain accurate and complete patient’s records according to
legal requirements. Compilation and analysis of statistics. Participate in auditing of
clinical charts and develop QIPS. Participate in the implementation of National
norms and standards, guidelines, protocols. Manage resources: effective, efficient
and economical use of allocated Resources. Provision of effective support to
nursing services. Assist in supervision and development of staff. Participate in
training, research and programmes EG, IPC, Quality Assurance. Scrubbing for
minor and major operations. Provide safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment
for patients, visitors and staff. To participate in the care of swabs and instruments
in theatre. To provide immediate care to all patients who have been operated. To
prepare for the operations ensure smooth running of the theatre. Maintain
professional Growth/ ethical standards and self-development. Promote good
working relationships with multidisciplinary team. Maintain sterile environment and
ensure availability / functionality of surgical equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. TJ. Dlamini (Deputy Nursing Manager) Tel No: (035) 591 0122 EXT 102
APPLICATIONS : Should be forwarded to: The Assistant Director: HRM, Mosvold Hospital, Private
Bag X2211, Ingwavuma, 3968
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. SS. Langa