About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Operational Manager PNB3: Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science to join their team in the Lejweleputswa District. This vital role focuses on coordinating optimal, holistic specialized nursing care while ensuring compliance with professional and legal standards. Your work will directly impact the lives of mothers and newborns in your community, making a meaningful contribution to public service in South Africa.
In the heart of the Lejweleputswa District, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on providing quality nursing care. The role is crucial not only for maintaining high standards within the healthcare facility but also for fostering an environment that promotes the well-being of patients and their families. By managing resources effectively and overseeing training and research initiatives, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the overall health services available in your area.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Africans through accessible, effective, and quality healthcare services. Its mission encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the oversight of health facilities, health promotion, and the implementation of health policies. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of communities across the nation.
As a member of this department, you will have the opportunity to engage in various initiatives aimed at strengthening the healthcare system. Your contributions will support the overarching goal of providing equitable healthcare for all, aligning with the national vision for a healthier South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate specialized nursing care within established standards and frameworks.
- Manage the effective utilization and supervision of resources, including human and material assets.
- Facilitate effective training and research to enhance nursing services.
- Ensure adherence to clinical nursing practices and promote quality nursing care as per the relevant health facility standards.
- Maintain professional growth and ethical standards while supporting the development of junior colleagues.
- Foster effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other health professionals.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality nursing care delivery.
- Advocate for patient rights and promote the principles of Batho Pele in all interactions.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships to enhance service delivery.
- Utilize basic computer skills to support and improve service efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate and Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
- A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that qualifies for SANC registration as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science, accredited by SANC, lasting at least one year.
- Current SANC registration as a Professional Nurse (2026/2027).
- A minimum of 9 years of appropriate nursing experience post-registration, including at least 5 years in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
- Strong knowledge of public service legislation, nursing procedures, and relevant legal frameworks.
- Basic computer literacy and effective communication skills.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (2026/2027).
A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 5 years of the period referred to the above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science after obtaining 1-year post-basic qualification in the Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science specialty.
Skills and Knowledge: Computer literacy.
Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, etc.
Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.
Job Duties
Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework.Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources.
Coordination of the provision of 198 effective training and research.
Provision of Effective Support to Nursing Services.
Effective utilization of resources (Human and Material) participation with training and research.
Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how to impact on service delivery.
Ensure clinical nursing practices by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determine by the relevant health facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Demonstrate and basic understanding HR and financial policies and practices.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisor, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
Work as part of multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
Work effectively and amicable, at supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing services in the unit.
Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principle of Batho Pele.
Able to develop contact, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
