• Reference Number : refs/035238
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R476 376.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Ntsie EP, Tel- 012 725 2312

Requirements :

• Grade 12, Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC in terms of R425 that allows with registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant specialty, Ophthalmic Nursing Science. Current registration with SANC. Must be computer literate. Certificate in refraction services will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an understanding of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform all ophthalmic nursing practices in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility aimed at improving eye health and elimination of avoidable visual impairment and blindness, screening of all patients performing visual acuity. Assist optometrist with bookings and issuing of assistive devices. Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques. Effective utilization resources, participate in training and research. Provision of support in nursing services, maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development (CPD). Maintain constructive working relations with other stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team. Be able to act on behalf of operational manager.

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 (SANC) 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 : Odi District Hospital

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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.