OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PNA5) (AFTER HOUR DUTY in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/225
Centre
Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital, Bloemfontein
Salary
Grade 1: R549 192 – R629 121 per annum
Requirements
Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). Diploma in Health Care Management will. A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Be a South African citizen or be a permanent resident. Knowledge And Skills: 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, BathoPele principles, etc. Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.
Duties
Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources.
Enquiries
Ms LP Mangoejane Tel No: (051) 405 1940
Applications
https://ihealth.gov.za/e-recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
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POST 13/225 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PNA5) (AFTER HOUR DUTY MANAGER) REF NO: H/O/5/2026 (X2 POSTS) SALARY : Grade 1: R549 192 - R629 121 per annum Grade 2: R636 126 – R723 954 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional), Employee must meet the prescribed requirements CENTRE : Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital, Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). Diploma in Health Care Management will. A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Be a South African citizen or be a permanent resident. Knowledge And Skills: 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, BathoPele principles, etc. Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. DUTIES : Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. ENQUIRIES : Ms LP Mangoejane Tel No: (051) 405 1940 APPLICATIONS : send to: https://ihealth.gov.za/e-recruitment POST 13/226 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PNA5) (GENERAL SURGERY) REF NO: H/O/10/2026 SALARY : R549 192 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional), Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. CENTRE : Pelonomi Tertairy Hospital, Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). Diploma in Health Care Management. A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge And Skills: 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, BathoPele principles, etc. Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. DUTIES : Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. ENQUIRIES : Ms LP Mangoejane Tel No: (051) 405 1940 APPLICATIONS : send to: https://ihealth.gov.za/e-recruitment