OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY OPERATING THEATRE/CSSD

Department of Health

Directorate: Nursing

Reference number: REFS/056176
Salary: R720 819 per annum, plus benefits
Centre: Leratong Hospital
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 15 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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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.

Where to send your application

Apply online through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment System at http://jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za

Enquiries

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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