• Reference Number : refs/035292
• Directorate : MENTAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R476 367.00 – 559 548.00 per annum ( plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr J.K Modige Tel No: (011) 876 1793

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice R.425 (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) as a Professional Nurse or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional. Post Basic Nursing Qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R.212 in the relevant specialty (Post- Basic Psychiatry Nursing Science). A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, Gauteng Province Mental Health Strategy and Action Plan 2019- 2023, Norms and Standards for Licensing of Residential and/or Day Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Illness or Profound Intellectual Disability, Computer literate and Driver’s License is essential, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Good communication, interpersonal, financial, and human resource management skills. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Able to plan and organize own work.

Duties :

• Train and support the NGOs in ensuring the provision of quality nursing care as directed by the NGO’s Licensing standards, guidelines, and protocols. Manage the licensing of NGOs in accordance to current guidelines. Support, monitor and evaluate Mental Health NGOs’ activities and programmes for compliance. Participate in the auditing of Substance Abuse treatment centres. Lead MDT members and make relevant decision in matters concerning patient care and Mental Health NGOs. Effective utilization of the NGCT human, material, and financial resources. Participation in training and mental health related research. Establish and maintain constructive working relationship with key stakeholders. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and coworkers. Develop and submit reports and statistics as required. Participate in mental health promotion and prevention activities. Perform any other duties delegated by Supervisor.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. 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

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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.