operational manager nursing (pna5) (after hour duty manager), Ref No. H/O/5/2026

Apply for operational manager nursing (pna5) (after hour duty manager) at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-05-08.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: nursing services

Province: free state

Reference: H/O/5/2026

Closing Date: 2026-05-08

Salary: R549,192 - R629,121

No Of Vacancy: 2

Salary Level: 10

Centre: Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital, Bloemfontein


Minimum Qualification

  • Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • Current SANC registration (2026/2027).

Experience Required

7 Year in General Nursing

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of the Nursing Act, Health Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Proficiency in Public Service Legislation and HR frameworks (PSR, LRA, Skills Development Act)
  • Strong clinical leadership and supervisory skills in an emergency/after-hours context
  • Ability to implement Batho-Pele principles and the Patient Rights Charter
  • Effective conflict management and problem-solving abilities
  • Competency in MS Office and computer literacy
  • Strategic resource management and financial oversight.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Supervise and ensure the delivery of effective and efficient patient care through clinical oversight during after-hours shifts
  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation, execution, and evaluation of comprehensive nursing care plans
  • Provide relevant health education and information to healthcare users to support optimal recovery and rehabilitation
  • Participate in the analysis, formulation, and implementation of provincial nursing guidelines, standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Foster and maintain constructive working relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders and nursing staff
  • Manage and monitor the optimal utilization of human, financial, and physical resources during the assigned duty period
  • Ensure compliance with nursing statutes, legal frameworks, and the Patient Rights Charter
  • Implement and oversee HR policies including grievance procedures and disciplinary codes during after-hour operations.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade 1: R549192 - R629121 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade 2: R636126 - R723954 PER ANNUM PLUS 13TH CHEQUE, HOUSING ALLOWANCE, MEDICAL AID (OPTIONAL), EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS.

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms LP Mangoejane Tel No: (051) 405 1940

Reference No:

H/O/5/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: H/O/5/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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