• Reference Number : refs/035315
• Directorate : MENTAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 9

• Package : R 324 384.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr K Modige Tel No. (011) 876-1717/1793

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, must have a basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration certificate with SANC as a Professional Nurse and current practicing certificate. Less than 10 years relevant experience as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing . Advance psychiatric qualification will be an added advantage. Experience in mental health nursing will be an added advantage.A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, 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. COMPETENCIES: FUNCTIONAL: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Perform a clinical nursing practice 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 an understanding of National Mental health Policy framework and Strategic Plan. Demonstrate an understanding of Mental health care act 17 of 2002. COMPETENCIES: GENERIC: Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).

Duties :

• Provision of quality community mental health care services (Mental Health promotion and prevention interventions, and community intervention, clinical work, medication monitoring and psychosocial rehabilitation within a recovery framework for severe mental illnesses. Detection and stepped approach to management and referral of depression and anxiety disorders in PHC allocated clinics. Detection and management of child and adolescent disorders in allocated clinics and community level (schools) and referral where appropriate. Routine screening for mental illnesses during pregnancy and other identified high risk group services, and a stepped approach to management and referrals). Clinical teaching, training, and evaluation of mental health. Provision of administrative services (stats and report writing). Provision of mental health clinical services. Management of Resources.

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.

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.