Theatre Unit Manager | Netcare
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,
Deadline : January 30, 2026
About the Role
This high-RPM clinical leadership role manages surgical theater data and ensures 100% compliance with HPCSA and global patient safety standards. Utilizing ServiceNow for workflow orchestration and SAP for medical resource management, the manager mitigates operational risk in acute surgical settings. Their leadership leverages data-driven insights to optimize theater turnover and ensures the technical reliability of the hospital’s most critical units.
Inherent Requirements
- A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification. Certified qualification in the specialist discipline is essential. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse. Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations. A relevant management qualification will be advantageous an intermediate level of Computer proficiency.
- 3 or more years of experience in a private hospital setting
- Experience in clinical leadership
- Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data
Key work output and accountabilities
- Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care
- Manage all costs emanating from the department
- Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing
- Facilitate timeous and accurate compilation of files
- Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Nursing and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Operating Room Nursing are mandatory foundation requirements. Career growth leads toward Hospital Manager or Regional Nursing Director roles by mastering healthcare administration and digital clinical governance. Participating in executive leadership bootcamps and obtaining advanced certifications in health-tech provides a pathway to senior leadership in the international healthcare sector.
Salary & Financial Insight
Monthly salaries range from R65,000 to R95,000, plus performance-linked bonuses and healthcare benefits. High-income clinical managers should prioritize professional wealth management and early enrollment in a diversified retirement annuity to secure their future.
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