• Reference Number : refs/049783
• Directorate : Office of the CEO
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R487 197.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr KF Shezi - Tel No: (011) 489 0306

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of government notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Current registration with relevant health regulatory body. Basic computer literacy. Minimum 8 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse. Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality patient care and at least 3 years’ experience in a management position.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the Clinical Audit System of the Hospital. Ensure effective and sustainable implementation and management of Standard Compliance. Co-ordinate the appointment and the activities of the Quality Assurance committee. Co-ordinate the reporting and investigation of the Patient Safety Incidents in the hospital. Ensure compliance to National and Provincial Clinical Guidelines including the Ideal Hospital Framework. Manage the Customer Care programme in the hospital by putting in place the system for complaints management, patient experience surveys and providing information to the service users (marketing the services to the communities). Be part of the institutional and provincial QA forums. Ensure quality standards and compliance prevail in the hospital. Facilitate training on all quality assurance matters. Manage and collate waiting times timeously. Knowledge of health legislative framework. Excellent communication problem solving, interpersonal analytic and report writing skills. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of healthcare standards and health care compliance.

Notes :

• Application should be submitted strictly online (on a PDF Format only). Only online applications will be considered. Please use the reference as the subject. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserve the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Males, White Females, African Females, African Males and Indian Males are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 28-05-2026

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.