Hospital General Manager

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007960/JA

Date posted:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Hospital General Manager

Gauteng | Private Healthcare | Confidential Appointment
A leading private healthcare facility is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Hospital General Manager to lead the overall performance and sustainability of the business unit.
This is a senior leadership role accountable for strategic direction, operational excellence, financial performance, stakeholder engagement and driving sustainable growth within a complex healthcare environment. Previous experience essential.

POSITION INFO:

The Role

Lead the hospital EXCO and multidisciplinary management team
Develop and execute site strategy aligned to broader organisational objectives
Drive financial performance, market share growth and operational sustainability
Identify new business development opportunities and expand specialist networks
Build and strengthen relationships with doctors, specialists and key healthcare stakeholders
Oversee governance, compliance and regulatory alignment
Champion transformation, inclusivity and a high-performance culture
Drive innovation, digitisation and the implementation of modern healthcare technologies

The role requires a strong balance of commercial acumen, strategic thinking and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) essential
Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role
Proven experience within a hospital and/or service-related environment
Demonstrated ability to grow market share and achieve financial targets
Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capability
Sound financial and business management knowledge
In-depth understanding of the healthcare legislative and regulatory environment

Personal Attributes

Strategic and visionary leadership
High resilience in complex environments
Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder sensitivity
Ability to energise and align diverse teams
Commercially driven with a growth mindset

This opportunity will suit a confident, values-driven executive who thrives in a high-accountability environment and is motivated to lead a significant healthcare operation.
All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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