Operational Manager Nursing General

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Operational Manager Nursing General, based in ST MARY’S DISTRICT HOSPITAL MARIANNHILL. This is a permanent post, paying R571,161 – R654,285. How to apply: Application to be forwarded to: Human Resources Department St Mary’s Mariannhill Hospital Private Bag X16 Ashwood, 3605 Reference number to quote: SMMH 05/NURS/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating for proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations.
• Ensuring effective participation in all hospital programs and adhere to IPC guidelines & Norms and Standards.
• Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of National Priorities, clinical guidelines protocols, policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
• Exercise control over discipline, grievances and labour relations issues.
• Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
• Provide supervision and development of all nursing staff.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost effective, equitable and efficient.
• Effective implementation of Infection Prevention and Control measures as per guideline.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (senior certificate)
• Diploma / Degree in general nursing or equivalent
• Current registration with S.A.N.C. as a General nurse and midwife
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing is required.
• Current South African Nursing Council receipt
• Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by Human Resources
• All successful candidates will have to spend a minimum of one (01) year in service
• Experience in General Medical Ward
• Proof of computer literacy in particular Microsoft Excel and Word
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statues and other legal framework such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relation Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, etc.
• Communication, report writing, facilitation, co-ordination, planning & organizing, decision making, computer usage, interpersonal, time management, leadership and supervision.
• Team building and cross cultural awareness.
• Ability to formulate patient related policies
• Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and procedures
• Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations, Batho Pele Principles and patients’ rights charter, National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital Assessment.
• Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patients’ needs
• Requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrate ability to provide support and guidance within the unit.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the hospital information system to enhance quality in service delivery.
• Ability to plan and organize own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the unit.