• Reference Number : refs/023252
  • Directorate : Nursing Education and Training
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : PND I: R 476 367.00 – 559 548.00 per annum (plus benefits), PND II R 583 989.00 – 766 686.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Mr. S Ngubeni – (011)696 8300/41

Requirements :

  • Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Basic qualification accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science that allows registration with the SANC. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education registered with SANC. PNDI: A minimum of 4 year’s appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. PNDII: A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse and 10 years appropriate experience in Nursing Education. At least 2 years’ Psychiatric/Counselling work experience in a mental health environment. A valid driver’s license. Sound communication, facilitation/ presentation and report writing skills. Computer literacy.

Duties :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for amongst others, the following tasks: Develop, plan and implement students’ counselling and development programmes, facilitate/present study and life skills to improve students’ academic performance. Provide Counselling and support to students presenting with psycho-social challenges. Assessment and referral of individual students to relevant stakeholders. Promotion of students’ general welfare, personal and professional development. Advocate for students. Provide support and guidance to Students Leaders. Participate in the Marketing and Recruitment of prospective nursing students. Orientation of newly appointed students. Participate in research relevant to Nursing Education, Policy development, review and evaluation of student support programmes. Engage in own continuous professional development (CPD) related to student support. The ability to work in a team and under pressure. Perform any other duty delegated by supervisor.

Notes :

  • Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Gauteng College of Nursing (BONALESEDI CAMPUS)

Closing Date : 29-08-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have a Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science that allows registration with the SANC?
Do you have a Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education registered with SANC?
Do you have 2 years’ Psychiatric/Counselling work experience in a mental health environment?
Do you have proof of current registration with SANC?

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.