Job Description

Job Summary
Theatre Manager
Location: Gqeberha
Type: Permanent | Healthcare Leadership
Lead the theatre. Drive clinical excellence.
This is a pivotal clinical leadership role for a qualified Theatre Nurse with strong people management experience. If you're confident managing teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a theatre setting, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.
About the Role
You'll oversee the daily operations of a high-performing theatre unit within a respected healthcare facility. From clinical governance and staff leadership to compliance and change management, your role is central to ensuring optimal theatre performance and patient care.
What You'll Do
Lead a multidisciplinary theatre team to deliver safe and effective surgical care
Ensure clinical competence across the unit in line with best practice and regulatory standards
Manage theatre schedules, staffing, and resources for efficiency and patient safety
Support continuous improvement, training, and mentorship of staff
Collaborate with medical and nursing teams across departments
Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and labour legislation
Participate in operational planning, budgeting, and performance reporting
What You Bring
Degree/Diploma in Nursing with a Theatre Nursing Science qualification (essential)
Minimum 5 years' post-basic experience in theatre nursing
Proven leadership and team management experience in a healthcare setting
SANC registration (current)
Basic knowledge of labour legislation, financial principles, and change management
Computer proficiency (MS Office)
Driver's license and own transport
Postgraduate qualification in Management or Nursing Education (advantageous)
What Success Looks Like
A clinically competent, cohesive, and high-performing theatre team
Efficient scheduling and resource management
Safe patient care aligned to clinical standards and compliance frameworks
A strong culture of mentorship, accountability, and innovation
Edgexec (Pty) Ltd
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