Operational Manager Nursing (Specialty Unit: Paediatrics) | Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : January 09, 2026
About the Role
This leadership role involves the strategic and clinical management of a specialized pediatric unit, ensuring the highest standards of care for young patients. Utilizing ServiceNow for incident tracking and specialized clinical data systems, the manager ensures compliance with pediatric safety protocols and mitigates operational risk. Their leadership is essential for optimizing unit performance, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety in a sensitive medical environment.
- A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period of the above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification a mentioned above.
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in Child Nursing Science.
- Computer literate (i.e. MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power point). Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related and ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery.
- Effective interpersonal, leadership, organizational, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate a good understanding of People Management (Human Resources) and financial policies and practices. Knowledge of FBU functions and management (ability to work collaboratively within FBU’s). Good leadership and organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure that clinical nursing practice rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Effectively managed and co -ordinated nursing care within a Paediatric setting with set standards and within a legal /Professional framework. Effectively manage and co-ordinate the provision of clinical nursing care for the area. Manage and facilitate both human and financial resources/aspects. Effectively utilized and supervised resources.
- Support effective practice development, education, and research activities/resources. Effectively delivered support service and management of human, material and financial resources to the Nursing Division. Maintain maintained professional growth /ethical standards constructive working relationships with nursing personnel and other stakeholders (multi-disciplinary teamwork). Function as a health care professional according to the applicable norms and standards.
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
- Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife and proof of current registration (annual licensing receipt of 2025).
- Willingness to work overtime, after hours hospital cover, weekends, and Public Holidays as required.
- R 693 096 – R 789 861 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Nursing and a specialty in Child Nursing Science, plus experience in management, are required. Career growth leads to Area Manager or Director of Nursing roles within major hospital complexes. Pursuing a Master’s in Health Administration or an MBA can unlock executive leadership opportunities in both the public and private healthcare sectors globally.
Salary & Financial Insight
Operational Managers in specialty units command monthly salaries ranging from R58,000 to R75,000, depending on experience and location. Strategic financial planning should involve professional tax consulting and a focus on offshore investment diversification to protect and grow their capital.
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