• Reference Number : refs/057383
• Directorate : HAST
• Number of Posts : 135

• Package : R 337 359.00 – 397 392.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms Khensani Chauke-072 364 0763

Requirements :

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing in terms of R425, or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of government notice no R212 in the relevant specialty will be an added advantage. A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with the SANC in general nursing. At least 1 year (of the 4 years) must be experience in a Primary Health Care Setting/environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work after hours. Willingness to work in the geographical PHC facilities within Gauteng Province, when operationally required. Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Knowledge of grievance procedure and disciplinary legislation. Knowledge and understanding of nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC of Nursing Standard of Practice and scope of practice. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook.

Duties :

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context. Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates. Demonstrating an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice. Ensure and oversee the effective utilisation of resources. Ensure the Implementation of the National Regulated Norms and Standards and Ideal PHC Framework Standards. Participate in other committees as needed in the PHC strengthen service delivery. Act as shift leader in the unit in the absence of the Facility Manager and ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice: Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy (MS Office). Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. NIMART training or experience. Effective communication skills. Assist with the managing and provision of clinical comprehensive PHC service. Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and community. Link with the community structures and the NPO’s. Collect data and submit reports on or before time. Assist with managing human and equipment resources. Ensure an effective administrative service. Facilitate clinical teaching, training and health education. Provision of effective clinical services.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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 . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng and West Rand

Closing Date : 20-11-2026

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.