• Reference Number : REFS/035713
• Directorate : Nursing Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R693 096.00 p.a (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Z Magwaza Tel No 011 213 9603

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualifications that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council) as a professional nurse. A diploma/Degree in nursing administration or health services management. A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. Nursing Management qualification will be considered as an added advantage. Should have proven sound managerial skills, computer literacy and knowledge of financial management. Good verbal and written communication skills. Service records must be included. (Less one year from experience for candidates appointed from outside the public service after complying with registration requirements). Willingness to work under pressure and beyond a call of duty.

Duties :

• Provide effective leadership and supervision in line with all relevant prescripts & legislation. Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient nursing care to patients/service users in the area of function in line with departmental mandates. Monitor and evaluate service delivery (Nursing). 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. Evaluate National core standards and develop quality improvement plan where gaps were identified and implement the QIP. Work effectively and amicably at management level with persons of diverse intellectual capabilities. Able to manage own work and that of units reporting to the post and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing services at facility level. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the principles of Batho Pele are adhered to. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Human Resources and Financial Management. Participate in training, research, and self-development. Manage resources effectively and efficiently (Human and Material). Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service. Identify and develop SOP’s relating to all Clinical Units. Resolve patient care related challenges/problems. Manage any conflict identified.

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 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 (HPCSA) 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 : Lenasia South District Hospital

Closing Date : 19-03-2026

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.