• Reference Number : refs/056299
  • Directorate : NURSING SERVICES (PAEDIATRICS)
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 785 568 – R 898 215 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Mrs L Rose Deputy Manager Nursing 011 470 9033

Requirements :

  • Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse plus a post basic diploma in Child Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level, preferably operational manager level. Must have a management qualification. The candidate must be able to work in a busy high-pressured environment and lead a team to resolve conflict, maintain quality patient care and work within the legal and ethical framework that governs the profession. Manage staff, adhere to cost containment measures, and provide supervision to subordinates and multidisciplinary staff. Ability to work independently. Manage human resources, leave management and performance management. Good communication and report writing skills. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, OHS Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Skills: Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Must be computer literate (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook) and be able to analyse data. The candidate must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills at the interview and complete a short Quality Improvement Plan as part of the introduction, immediately before the interview.

Duties :

  • Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards of a professional/ legal framework. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Co-ordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development.

Notes :

  • PLEASE READ THE NOTES CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, in PDF format. The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 03-09-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have a minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing?
Do you have a basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse plus a post basic diploma in Child Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC?
Do you have at least 6 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
Do you have at least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience at management level, preferably operational manager level?
Do you have a management qualification?

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.