• Reference Number : REFS/035179
• Directorate : Nursing Service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 549 192 .00 – R619 821.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. M. Sono Tel No- 011 951 8202

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification, i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Must have a Post Basic Qualification in Nursing Education, Post Basic Mental Health, And Nursing Administration/Health Service Management. Assessor and moderator course will be an added advantage. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience as Professional Nurse after registration with SANC. At least 4 years of the period above must be in management of Psychiatric patients. A minimum of one-year experience in Nursing Education/Staff Development and Supervisory experience will be an added advantage. Must have a valid Driver's licence and Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills. Candidate must possess effective communication skills, Ability to write and analyse Training and Development reports and Proof of current registration with SANC. Good people management, complex problem solving, innovative and project management skills. Ability to plan and organize own work. Be passionate about training and development of staff and student nurses.

Duties :

• Facilitate, co-ordinate and assess nursing staff learning needs in both theory and practice to promote sustainable growth, development and professional knowledge. Align the training of nurses to the needs of the institution. Compile the annual training program, schedule lectures and in-service trainings/courses in line with Gauteng Department of Health Objectives. Implement and monitor adherence to SANC Continuous Professional Development model for professional growth. Have a monitoring strategy for the nurses on study leave. Develop and implement a strategy for conducting psychiatric nursing groups and other programs in Nursing. Assist in the implementation of mentoring and coaching programs for the nursing staff. Support all programs within the Sub District on Mental Health Promotions. Participate in committees as delegated. Submit quality training reports according to set standards. Co-ordinate training for the institution in line with the Skills Development Act and other related legislation. Assist Nursing Management with the implementation of the Professional Ethos & Ethics Program which is aligned to the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26. Coordinate student's placements and activities in the hospital. Provide Clinical accompaniment which includes clinical teaching to enhance student's competencies. Exercise control over student’s movements. Provide students with clinical guidance and support. Strengthen and implement training of Mental Health. Coordinate and run projects as required in the Nursing Department and attend stakeholder meetings as required.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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 : Sterkfontein Hospital

Closing Date : 04-02-2026

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.