• Reference Number : refs/056198
  • Directorate : Nursing Services
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : General: R 571 161 - R 654 285 Grade 1, Grade 2 R661 572 - R752 913 per annum (plus benefits), Specialty (PHC): R720 819 - R821 454 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. M.N Dlamini - 011 753 3964/1506 or 0119535400

Requirements :

  • Basic R425 qualification in nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as professional nurse. A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least 5 years of period referred above should be appropriate/recognized experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic diploma in Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment accredited with SANC. (PHC) and Advanced Midwifery. (General) A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. Applicant must be computer literate (Ms word, Ms excel, PowerPoint and outlook. Excellent report writing skills. Must have a valid driver’s license. A qualification in Health Services Management / Nursing Administration from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.

Duties :

  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on services delivery. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (area/facility) is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards 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. Ensure effective Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of District Health Services. Provide support towards universal coverage through implementation of NHI. Facilitate implementation of primary health care reengineering and improve health facility planning by implementing norms and standards. Support Strategies for implementation of disease prevention and health promotion thus reducing the disease burden. Improve financial management by ensuring proper budgeting, supply-chain management, demand planning and compliance to contract management. Improve human resource for health by ensuring adequate staffing utilizing the WISN process, training, coaching, mentoring and accountability measures.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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 a driver’s Licence is mandatory, an 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). 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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 5/1993. The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. 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 : 31-08-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have a basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and a post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment (PHC) or Advanced Midwifery and current registration with SANC or a basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and current registration with SANC?
Do you have a minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which at least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment (PHC) or Advanced Midwifery or a minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?
Do you have a current registration (2026) with SANC as a Professional Nurse?
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
Are you computer literate?

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.