• Reference Number : refs/056254
• Directorate : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R785 568 - R898 215.00
• Enquiries : Ms P Mgojo Tel: 011 876 1766

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse specialty. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties R48 (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) or R212(Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Science).. A minimum of 10 years; appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. Financial management and human resource management knowledge; Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills; Sound knowledge of public service policies, Code of Conduct, Team building and Policy formulation. Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration will be an added advantage . Computer literacy and driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Ensure that a comprehensive quality nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient, and equitable manner by the facilities. To always ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards. Promote quality of nursing care and ethos as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by SANC. Facilitate provision of a comprehensive package of service at PHC level and ensure that the facilities adhere to the principles of Batho Pele. Ensure effective implementation of Service and Quality Improvement Plans, Occupational Health, and Safety as well as Quality Assurance Program etc. Ensure compliance with ideal clinic, clinical guidelines and protocols, norms and standards within the facilities. Adhere to Office of the Health Standard Compliance and ensure effective achievement on Ministerial Priorities, Ideal Clinic Compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation. Ensure management and control of human, financial and material resources. Monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinic functions within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance in accordance with Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); develop and implement staff training plan. Attend to grievances of staff and administer discipline; and ensure that absenteeism and abscondment of staff is effectively controlled. Oversee provincial personnel in Local Authority facilities. Ensure submission of day, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. General administration duties and management soft skills is mandatory, Deputize the ESDR Deputy Manager when delegated.

Notes :

• 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. Application 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 Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D and F must be completed in full .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. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

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.