• Reference Number : REFS/049840
  • Directorate : NURSING
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 337 359 -R 397 392 per annum R 411 978-R 485 289 per annum R 495 423-R 635 088 per annum
  • Enquiries : Ms. S. MAHLANGU, Tel no- (012) 841 8363

Requirements :

  • Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Mental health. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Mental health and proof of current registration (i.e., annual licensing receipt of 2025. Experience: A minimum of 2 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Minimum 2 years of experience in a mental health unit or psychiatric facility, after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Strong communication and crisis intervention skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage high-stress situations.INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: Prepared to work at different units with mental health Care Users within Mamelodi Regional Hospital and when need arise. Willing to rotate within the hospital during change over. Willing to escort Mental Health Care Users when need arise. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing and mental health within the public sector and basic computer literacy to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and track referrals on the different electronic systems.

Duties :

  • Actively participate in clinical management and nursing care to Mental Health Care Users with mental health problems. Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards. Ability to consult with clients or Mental Health Care Users who require mental health counselling. Management of aggressive Mental Health Users in accordance with the guidelines and protocols. Conduct Mental Status Examination and formulate nursing care plan for all admissions. Candidate to have knowledge of legalities on admitting Mental Health Care Users in a psychiatric setting. Provide quality of care to all Mental Health Users within PN scope of practice, in consideration of their presented health issue. Occupy Mental Health Care Users in the courtyard and be able to do abscond procedure. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records. Effective utilization of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints. Participation in Community Outreach programme or events and initiating awareness of mental health-related issues. Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently and supervising and mentor lower categories of staff.

Notes :

  • 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 . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : MAMELODI REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 04-06-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have a Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Mental health?
Do you have a minimum of 2 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Minimum 2 years of experience in a mental health unit or psychiatric facility, after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse?
Do you have registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Mental health and proof of current registration?

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.