• Reference Number : refs/049893
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R720 819.00 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. AM Mowayo 012 354 1300

Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. diploma\ degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8 years appropriate \recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing. Nursing Management qualifications with South African Nursing Council. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognisable experience at management level at a hospital, i.e. Operational manager level. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary. Valid EB driver’s license. Computer literacy. Verified proof of experience. Service certificates compulsory. South African Nursing Council annual practising certificate

Duties :

• Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Participate in training and research. Provide support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Responsible for the day-to-day bed management of wards/units throughout the hospital. Ensuring patients have timely access to a bed. Monitor patient demand and availability of beds within the hospital to maximize the effective utilization of resources. Anticipate patients’ placement on wards specific to their medical condition. Implement effective controls to monitor, evaluate and report the standards of delivery within the area of bed management. Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective patient care through adequate nursing care. Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with clinicians, nursing and other stakeholders (i.e inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage human resources, monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Any other duties allocated to the position by the hospital administration.

Notes :

• 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 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. Application 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 Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not 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. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 12-06-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.