Health · Circular 31 of 2026

Operational Manager Specialty Operating Theatre/cssd

Department of Health

Overview

Operational Manager Specialty Operating Theatre/cssd at Department of Health in Leratong Hospital.

Requirements

  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing a Professional Nurse accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Medical & Surgical Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science in accordance with R212.
  • A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
  • At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification Medical & Surgical Operating Theatre/Perioperative Nursing Science.
  • Diploma/Degree in Health Service Management and computer literacy are mandatory.
  • Knowledge of Health, Nursing and Public Service Legislation is recommended.
  • Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary.

Duties

  • Provide effective overall supervision and leadership for staff in the area in line with all relevant legislation and prescripts.
  • Co-ordination of optimal, holistically specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework.
  • Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources.
  • Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism-Coordination of the provision of effective training and research.
  • Secure and allocate resources and budget to achieve workplace objectives.
  • Provision of effective support to Nursing Services.
  • Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and self- development.
  • Initiate programmes that will ensure quality nursing care in the specialised area.
  • Ensure implementation and promotion of Quality Assurance programmes (complaints and patient safety management), Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety principles.
  • Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the National Core Standards & Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.
  • Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures Participate in after hours and night supervision shifts as delegated.
  • Implement relevant recommendations and priorities of the National Strategic Plan for Nurse education, training and Practice.
  • Participate in realisation of the Hospital Operational Plan.
  • Assist in ensuring that monthly, quarterly, annual performance reports and operational plans are available Monitor performance using Management and Development System.
  • Participate in after hours, night supervision, shifts and weekends as delegated and implement relevant recommendations.

How to apply

NB: Applications who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http//www.professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms N Serobatse Tel No: (011) 411-3563 / Ms M Nkuna Tel No: (011) 411- 3677/3516

Notes

Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Plus, a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenships, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skill/knowledge test. Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. It is Departments intention to promote representativity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POST

Post 31/188, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health by 11 September 2026, quoting reference REFS/056176 Directorate: Nursing Re- Advertisement. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Leratong Hospital, Gauteng
Salary
R720 819 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
REFS/056176 Directorate: Nursing Re- Advertisement
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.