• Reference Number : refs/055916
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : Grade 1: R 720 819 .00 per annum (Plus 37%)
• Enquiries : Ms MM Matshidza 012 529 3873            

Requirements :

•  Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Mental Health Nursing.  Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse Proof of current registration as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Mental Health Nursing after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management / Administration qualification is a requirement. Computer literacy 

Duties :

•   Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical Nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team 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 HR and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and subordinates, 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 persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time, and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations to enhance delivery service. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Implement nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Must be prepared to work shifts including night shifts when needs arise and relieve the supervisor when required. Ability to function as part of a team and display good professional image. 

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payments of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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 healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver's License 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 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 ENCOURARED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 06-08-2026

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.