• Reference Number : refs/055885
• Directorate : NURSING DEPARTMENT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R720 819.00 per annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr M Mayekiso - Tel No: (011) 489 0897/8

Requirements :

• Basic R425 Qualification (i.e. diploma /degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. Registration with S.A.N.C as a Professional nurse. Minimum of (8) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. Post basic Degree/ Diploma in Nursing Administration / Health Service management. Post basic Degree/ Diploma in Nursing Education will be an added advantage. Competencies: Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with Supervisors, other Health professionals, support personnel and subordinates. Demonstrate skills in leadership, organization, decision-making and problem solving within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Responsiveness, Pro-active, Professionalism, Accuracy and flexibility, Initiative, cooperative, team- player, supportive and assertive. Be able to work effectively and amicably at management level, with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial and/or religious differences. Demonstrate the required computer literacy to adequately manage information according to the requirements of the facility.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of human resources and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service (Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, Ideal Hospital Realization framework, Basic conditions of employment Act, Determination of Leave Policy etc). Financial and Budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Delegate, supervise and coordinate provision of effective and efficient patient care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant accurate information on health care. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of Nursing guidelines, practices, standards, and procedures. Management of Human and Material resources, upskilling of staff to ensure quality care. Ability to direct a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality nursing care at the facility level. Ability to manage own work and that of the units and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing services at facility level. Able to develop and maintain a nursing service environment that promotes the rights of patients, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care, ensuring that the principles of Batho Pele are adhered to. Manage PMDS of subordinates. Ability to manage complaints effectively. Demonstrate the ability to plan staffing, conduct performance evaluations, manage staff overtime, manage conflict and maintain staff morale and productivity. Ability to manage budget, cost monitoring, and financial management. Possess the ability to develop and oversee quality assurance and improvement programs and ensure compliance with the Ideal Hospital Realization Framework. Demonstrate strong analytical and decision-making skills to address operational issues and resolve service-related issues.

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 : 02-08-2026

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.