Operational Manager Nursing X1 Post

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Operational Manager Nursing X1 Post, based in GREY’S HOSPITAL. This is a permanent post, paying R720,819 a year. How to apply: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO: Human Resources Department Greys Hospital Private Bag X 9001 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand Delivered to 201 Townbush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg Or Reference number to quote: GS 11/26 Closing date: 9 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the obstetrics and Gynaecology unit.
• Manage and provide therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public accessing health care services at Grey’s hospital
• Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stake holders within the hospital
• Ensure that high quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing maternal and child health services at Grey’s Hospital, taking into consideration safety risks assessments and patient safety incidents prevention and reporting.
• Manage the utilization and supervision of all resources, taking into consideration cost containment measures.
• Manage, coordinate and plan the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement Maternal and Child care nursing.
• Manage and instill discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees.
• Develop strategies which will ensure compliance to quality care, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal hospital realization and maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S).
• Maintain a constructive working environment with the multi-disciplinary team members.
• Provide effective support to Nursing services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• 1 Year Post–basic Nursing qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt)
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which
• 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. OR
• A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing of which ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
• NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources)
• THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGET FOR THIS POST IS: AFRICAN MALE, COLOURED MALE, AFRICAN FEMALE, COLOURED FEMALE.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as:
• Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure
• Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
• Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework
• Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
• Computer skills in basic programs.