Operational Manager Nursing: PNB3 – Maternity & Neonatal Nursing
- Department: Free State Department of Health
- Post: POST 30/83
- Reference Number: H/O/2026
- Number of Posts: 1
- Facility: Botshabelo District Hospital
- Location: Botshabelo, Free State
- Salary: R720 819 per annum
- Benefits: 13th cheque, housing allowance and optional medical aid
- Closing Date: Not provided in the supplied advert
Job Overview
The Free State Department of Health is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Operational Manager Nursing: PNB3 – Maternity and Neonatal Nursing to join Botshabelo District Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating specialised maternity and neonatal nursing services, managing staff and resources, ensuring quality patient care and maintaining compliance with professional nursing standards, legislation and departmental policies.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- A Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification of at least 1 year, accredited by SANC, in the relevant specialty.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- At least 9 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Current SANC registration for 2026/2027.
- At least 5 years of the required experience must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the relevant specialty, particularly Advanced Midwifery, with specific experience in Labour Ward and Postnatal Wards, obtained after completing the 1-year post-basic specialty qualification.
- Computer literacy.
Knowledge & Skills
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Ideal Hospital Framework.
- Code of Conduct.
- Labour Relations and related policies.
- Prescribed nursing standards and legal frameworks.
- Nursing care processes and procedures.
- Public Service legislation, policies and procedures.
- Nursing Act.
- Health Act.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Patient Rights Charter.
- Batho Pele principles.
- Human-resource policies, including:
- Skills Development Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Labour Relations Act
- Disciplinary Code and Procedure
- Grievance Procedure
Other Required Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Leadership skills.
- Organisational and decision-making skills.
- Management and supervisory skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Planning and coordination skills.
- Interpersonal and conflict-management skills.
- Effective communication and report-writing abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage human and material resources.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Nursing Care & Clinical Management
- Coordinate optimal, holistic and specialised nursing care within established professional and legal standards.
- Ensure clinical nursing practices comply with the relevant scope of practice and nursing standards.
- Promote high-quality maternity and neonatal nursing care.
- Ensure adherence to professional nursing legislation and ethical practices.
Resource Management
- Manage and supervise the effective utilisation of human and material resources.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and utilisation of resources within the unit.
- Apply relevant HR and financial policies and practices.
Training & Research
- Coordinate effective training and research activities.
- Support the professional development of nursing staff.
- Promote continuous learning and professional growth.
- Maintain personal professional development and ethical standards.
Leadership & Teamwork
- Provide effective support to nursing services.
- Supervise junior nursing staff and manage their workload and time.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Patient-Centred Care
- Advocate for patients and promote appropriate treatment and care.
- Ensure the unit adheres to the Batho Pele principles.
- Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, healthcare professionals and junior colleagues.
- Prepare detailed reports when required.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: R720 819 per annum
Benefits include:
- 13th cheque
- Housing allowance
- Optional medical aid, subject to prescribed requirements
Enquiries
Mr TM Manamathela
Telephone: 051 533 0210/11