• Reference Number : REFS/050420
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R 785 568.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. PB Schoonwinkel Tel No: 012 319 9877

Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic qualification as a Professional Nurse according to R425 that leads to registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse; Post Basic qualification in the Specialty Area: Psychiatric Nursing recognized in accordance with R212 or a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing recognized in accordance with R 635. A qualification in Health Services Management or equivalent. Current Registration with the SANC .A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience as a Professional Nurse after registration with the SANC of which at least 6 years experience must be in Psychiatric Nursing after obtaining the post basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing. At least 3 years’ experience on management level.

Duties :

• Coordination of 24-hour optimal, holistic specialized nursing. Care provided within the set standards and professional / legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Males all race groups . 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 post. Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must include: A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form, obtainable from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six (6) months) prior to the interview. Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, financial record and previous employment/reference checks, will be conducted before appointment. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must submit an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), where applicable. The Department is committed to promoting representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Due to the large volume of applications expected, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 03-08-2026

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.