OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): MATERNIYY is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Ermelo Hospital Gert Sibande District) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R720 819 – R821 454 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the 'South African Nursing Council'
- (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2026).
- A post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least one (01) year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Maternity Nursing Science.
- Diploma/Degree in nursing management.
- Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing At least six (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Advanced Maternity Nursing Science.
- At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: 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’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles.
- Sound knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance procedure Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
- Knowledge of financial and budgetary prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including the nursing strategy, standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care, computer skills in basic programs.
Duties
- Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Maternity.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization and supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are implemented.
- Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice.
- Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures.
- Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students.
- Monitor implementation Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof.
- Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
- Support Nursing Services Management by working weekend and night duty when required.
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351
- Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. please note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026, the posts of Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Warburton CHC and Emthonjeni Clinic, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/766, Chief Personnel Officer (Amajuba Memorial Hospital (X2 Posts), Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Mar/26/775, and its closing date of 29 May 2026, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, the posts of Medical Physicist Grade 1: Oncology (Rob Ferreira Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/933, Dental Laboratory Technician Grade 1: Dentistry (6 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/949 and Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Grade 1: Dentistry (X2 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/979 and its closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
MPDOH/JUL/26/1043
SALARY : R720 819 – R821 454 per annum
CENTRE : Ermelo Hospital Gert Sibande District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the 'South African Nursing
Council' (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2026). A post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least one (01) year accredited with the SANC
in Advanced Maternity Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in nursing management. Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience
in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing
Council (SANC) in General Nursing At least six (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining
the one (01) year post basic qualification in Advanced Maternity Nursing
Science. At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: 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’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles. Sound knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance
procedure Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework
Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Knowledge of financial and budgetary
prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including
the nursing strategy, standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care, computer skills in basic programs.
DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Maternity. Demonstrate effective communication with patients,
supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization and
supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit
adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are
implemented. Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing
practice. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures. Provide supportive supervision and comply
with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students. Monitor implementation
Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital
Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof. Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to
enhance service delivery. Support Nursing Services Management by working weekend and night duty when required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.