• Reference Number : refs/042588
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R 693 096,00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Mr M Mayekiso - Tel No: (011) 489 0897 / 8

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Diploma / Degree in Nursing administration. Minimum of 8 years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in Hospital Management. Higher certificate / Diploma / Degree in Health Services Management is a must.

Duties :

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing strategy, nursing statutes, and other relevant frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance procedure, etc. Skills: Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Demonstrate strong supervisory skills. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Personal: Responsiveness, Pro-activeness, Professionalism, Accuracy, Flexibility, Initiative, Co-operation, team player, Supportive, Assertive, Ethical standards are a require site and upholding the organizational culture. Delegates, supervise and co0ordinate provision of effective and efficient patient care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant accurate information on health care. Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources. Manage Human Resources and ensure skilling and quality care in the department. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, relatives and other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Delegate and supervise ward activities. Ensure the continuity of patient care is maintained through nursing care rounds and hand over. Ensure adequate record keeping is maintained. Provide support, counselling and crisis interventions when needed. Able to manage own work, time and that of the junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper team. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations to enhance service delivery. Manage the department efficiently and cost effectively. Manage PMDS of subordinates. Ability to manage patients’ complaints effectively. Ability to demonstrate competency in operational, strategic and risk management. Ability to identify, manage and prevent patient safety incidents. Ability to foster team cohesion.

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 initialled 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 reserves 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 : 25-03-2026

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.