• Reference Number : refs/056119
• Directorate : Nursing Services (Midwife Obstetric Unit)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R 495 423 - R 581 931 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 2: R 607 350 - R 752 913 (NB: salary will be determined in line with OSD Resolution).
• Enquiries : Ms. M.N Dlamini MN - 0117533964/1506 or 0119535400

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. A post-basic Diploma in midwifery and Neonatal (Advanced Midwifery) with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in midwifery and Neonatal (Advanced Midwifery). Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in general nursing. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Midwifery and Neonatal. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in in midwifery and Neonatal (Advanced Midwifery). Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC receipt) and registration certificate.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related frameworks. Perform a clinical nursing practice and nursing standard 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. Work as part of multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work effectively, co-operatively with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Display a concern for patients promoting advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations. Manage, co-ordinate and facilitate Basic Ante Natal package of Care including HIV&AIDS, PMTCT and Women’s Health to patients within set standards and professional /legal framework. Improve perinatal mortality and morbidity through implementation of priority programmes. Improve positive perinatal outcome through the knowledge and implementation of Guidelines for maternity care in South Africa. Participate in the implementation of priority programs and strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality. Be able to lead the shift and to take overall management of the unit in the absence of the Operational Manager. Evaluate staff performance adhering to the set standards of the (PMDS). Motivate, coach, and mentor staff. Management and control of scheduled drugs. Be prepared to do day and night shifts. Any other duties as required by the supervisor

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. Applications received on the old Z83 application form will not be considered. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed. (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled, and hand signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. Please ensure that the reference number is quoted correctly. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference / background checks- please provide at least 3 referees, of which one must be your immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from 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 85 of 1993. West Rand District Health Services reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Whites, Coloured, Indians and People with Disability are encouraged to apply. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. FLEXIBILITY IN BEING ALLOCATED TO ANY OF THE SUB-DISTRICT IN WEST RAND DISTRICT AS PER SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS. No faxed applications will be considered. NO PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR THE POST!

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services (Westonaria Sub-District)

Closing Date : 21-08-2026

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.