Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/141
OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY OPERATING THEATRE/CSSD
- ProvinceGauteng
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closed
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/141
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Health
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 7 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 7 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R720 819 per annum, plus benefits
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Leratong Hospital
- Reference information
- REFS/050400
- Salary information
- R720 819 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing as a Professional / Registered Nurse accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Medical&
- Surgical Operating Theatre /Perioperative Nursing Science in accordance with R212.
- A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification Medical&
- Surgical Operating Theatre /Perioperative Nursing Science.
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing Management will be an added advantage and computer literacy mandatory.
- Knowledge of Health, Nursing and Public Service Legislation is recommended.
- Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary.
Duties
- Provide effective overall supervision and leadership for staff in the area in line with all relevant legislation and prescripts.
- Co-ordination of optimal, holistically specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework.
- Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources.
- Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism-Coordination of the provision of effective training and research.
- Secure and allocate resources and budget to achieve workplace objectives.
- Provision of effective support to Nursing Services.
- Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and selfdevelopment.
- Initiate programmes that will ensure quality nursing care in the specialised area.
- Ensure implementation and promotion of Quality Assurance programmes (complaints and patient safety management), Infection Prevention and Control and Health and Safety principles.
- Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the National Core Standards &
- Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.
- Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures Participate in after hours and night supervision shifts as delegated.
- Implement relevant recommendations and priorities of the National Strategic Plan for Nurse education, training and Practice.
- Participate in realisation of the Hospital Operational Plan.
- Assist in ensuring that monthly, quarterly, annual performance reports and operational plans are available Monitor performance using Management and Development System.
- Participate in after hours, night supervision, shifts and weekends as delegated and implement relevant recommendations.
Enquiries
- Ms N Serobatse Tel No: (011) 411-3563
- Ms M Nkuna Tel No: (011) 4113677/3516
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
- Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.
- Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
- Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment.
- Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.
- 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. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 26/141 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY OPERATING THEATRE/CSSD REF NO: REFS/050400 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R720 819 per annum, plus benefits
CENTRE : Leratong Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Nursing as a Professional / Registered Nurse accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent Post basic
qualification with the duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Medical& Surgical
Operating Theatre /Perioperative Nursing Science in accordance with R212. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after
registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least
5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification Medical&
Surgical Operating Theatre /Perioperative Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Management will be an added advantage and computer literacy
mandatory. Knowledge of Health, Nursing and Public Service Legislation is recommended. Strong leadership, good communication and sound
interpersonal skills are necessary.
DUTIES : Provide effective overall supervision and leadership for staff in the area in line with all relevant legislation and prescripts. Co-ordination of optimal, holistically
specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources.
Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism-Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Secure and allocate resources and
budget to achieve workplace objectives. Provision of effective support to
Nursing Services. Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and selfdevelopment. Initiate programmes that will ensure quality nursing care in the specialised area. Ensure implementation and promotion of Quality Assurance
programmes (complaints and patient safety management), Infection
Prevention and Control and Health and Safety principles. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the National Core Standards & Ideal Hospital
Realization and Maintenance Framework. Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures Participate in after hours and night supervision shifts
as delegated. Implement relevant recommendations and priorities of the
National Strategic Plan for Nurse education, training and Practice. Participate in realisation of the Hospital Operational Plan. Assist in ensuring that monthly,
quarterly, annual performance reports and operational plans are available
Monitor performance using Management and Development System.
Participate in after hours, night supervision, shifts and weekends as delegated and implement relevant recommendations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Serobatse Tel No: (011) 411-3563 / Ms M Nkuna Tel No: (011) 4113677/3516
SALARY : R720 819 per annum, plus benefits
CENTRE : Leratong Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Nursing as a Professional / Registered Nurse accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent Post basic
qualification with the duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Medical& Surgical
Operating Theatre /Perioperative Nursing Science in accordance with R212. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after
registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least
5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification Medical&
Surgical Operating Theatre /Perioperative Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Management will be an added advantage and computer literacy
mandatory. Knowledge of Health, Nursing and Public Service Legislation is recommended. Strong leadership, good communication and sound
interpersonal skills are necessary.
DUTIES : Provide effective overall supervision and leadership for staff in the area in line with all relevant legislation and prescripts. Co-ordination of optimal, holistically
specialised nursing care provided within set standards and a professional/legal framework. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources.
Effective monitoring and management of absenteeism-Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Secure and allocate resources and
budget to achieve workplace objectives. Provision of effective support to
Nursing Services. Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and selfdevelopment. Initiate programmes that will ensure quality nursing care in the specialised area. Ensure implementation and promotion of Quality Assurance
programmes (complaints and patient safety management), Infection
Prevention and Control and Health and Safety principles. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the National Core Standards & Ideal Hospital
Realization and Maintenance Framework. Responsible for the implementation of disciplinary measures Participate in after hours and night supervision shifts
as delegated. Implement relevant recommendations and priorities of the
National Strategic Plan for Nurse education, training and Practice. Participate in realisation of the Hospital Operational Plan. Assist in ensuring that monthly,
quarterly, annual performance reports and operational plans are available
Monitor performance using Management and Development System.
Participate in after hours, night supervision, shifts and weekends as delegated and implement relevant recommendations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Serobatse Tel No: (011) 411-3563 / Ms M Nkuna Tel No: (011) 4113677/3516