• Reference Number : REFS/056892
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R720 819 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. G.W Montana - Tel No: 012 354 2292

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. Basic qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425, i.e. Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification as a Professional Nurse, plus a post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Child Nursing Science. A minimum of 9 years appropriate \ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing in a public hospital. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable experience in the relevant discipline, after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Child Nursing Science. Degree / Diploma in Child Nursing Science registered with the SANC. Diploma/degree in Health Management or equivalent qualification registered with SANC. South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate and certificate of registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Updated service certificates. Valid driver's license. Computer literate. Strong leadership, good communication and sound interpersonal skills are necessary.

Duties :

• Co-ordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and a professional legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of Human, Financial and service resources. Co-ordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.

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 : 21-10-2026

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.