• Reference Number : refs/050246
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1-R571 161.00 – R654 285.00 per annum, Grade 2 R661 572.00 – R752 913.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Nursing Manager- Ms. Sylvia Mahlangu: 012 841 8363 Acting HR Manager - Ms. Mapula Makgasha: 012 841 8390

Requirements :

• Grade 12/National Senior Certificate. Basic R425 qualification, diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Health Service Management or Nursing Management. A Minimum of 7 (Seven) years of appropriate recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Proof of current registration with SANC. A one-year qualification in Infection Prevention and Control/ Fundamentals in Infection Prevention and Control certificate from a recognisable institution of higher learning and a minimum of 2 years of working experience in an Infection Prevention and Control unit. Must be computer literate and have good communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of regulations and guidelines in Infection Prevention and Control, waste management, environmental health, decontamination of medical devices, and respiratory hygiene. Knowledge and capacity to align current health and public policies and guidelines in the implementation of the IPC programme. Ability to work independently and to function well under pressure. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Implementation of the National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic framework. Development and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in IPC, waste management, environmental health and cleaning as well as decontamination of medical devices. Perform the duties of a waste management officer for the institutions well as environmental health. Making sure that the institution complies with ideal Hospital Realisation Framework, IPC standards and guidelines and IPC components as stipulated by WHO. Conduct training on IPC health care, waste management, environmental health comply monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Conduct monitoring on compliance by conducting spot checks, planned audits to ensure compliance with IPC, waste management, environmental health as well as antimicrobial stewardship, respiratory hygiene and surveillance of health care associated infections and present feedback and recommendations in management meetings. Develop plans to deal with outbreak according to national guidelines on epidermic preparedness and response. Develop IPC and HCW champions and scheduled monthly meetings to identify gaps. Work harmoniously with all stakeholders including supply chain to ensure that there is adequate and relevant stock for the programme. Develop system and processes for sterilisation and the cleaning department to meet the IPC and HCWM. Participate in the development of the demand plan for the programme by providing correct specifications as the end user and make sure that everything is procured within the first quarter of the financial year. Conduct awareness campaigns as per activities of the WHO and National Department of Health calendar.

Notes :

• 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 healthqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where a driver's licence is mandatory, an 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 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 ). 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 the Department’s intention to promote presentively (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 DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : MAMELODI REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 17-07-2026

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.