• Reference Number : refs/050313
• Directorate : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : : R495 423.00 – R581 931.00 Grade 1; R607 350 – R752 913.00 Grade 2 per annum
• Enquiries : MS G S MATEZA - 011 565 5163

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate with Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice R425 (Diploma / Degree in nursing as a Professional Nurse. Post Basic Qualification with the duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 in the relevant specialty (Ophthalmic Nursing Science ). Post basic qualification, with at least 4 years’ appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least one year post basic nursing qualification in Ophthalmic Nursing Science . Registration certificate with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A driver’s license is essential.Grade 2 :A minimum of 14years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience as Ophthalmic Nurse after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Ophthalmic Nursing Science.

Duties :

• Provision of optimal holistic specialized nursing/clinical care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of human, material and service resources. Routine eye screening of patients in various facilities in the Southern Sub-District. Performing fundoscopy for all diabetes mellitus and hypertensive patients in the facility and surrounding clinics. Participation in training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Plan and organize own work, be a team leader and make relevant decision in matters concerning patient care. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the core standards

Notes :

• This is a readvertisement previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. This is a readvertisement and people who previously applied are encouraged to reapply. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022 , applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration. Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT - NSDR

Closing Date : 20-07-2026

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.