Department of Health
Salary band
R 884 940
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
PMMH 14/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
Salary
R785 568 – R884 940 per annum. Other Benefits Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), In- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary)
Requirements
Minimum Appointment and Experience requirements: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery). Current registration with the SANC (2026). Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the above experience must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Operating Theatre services after obtaining the relevant post-basic qualification. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be at a management level. Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: In-depth knowledge of nursing care processes, nursing statutes and relevant legal frameworks, including the Nursing Act, National Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients' Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures. Sound knowledge of perioperative nursing care, Operating Theatre policies, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety standards. Knowledge of surgical safety, aseptic techniques, sterilisation and prevention of surgical site infections. Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal, communication, negotiation, conflict management and counselling skills. Financial, human resource and material resource management skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to coordinate, supervise and monitor nursing services within the Operating Theatre. Ability to effectively manage theatre utilisation, staff allocation, surgical lists, equipment, instruments and consumables.
Duties
Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Operating Theatre Nursing Component and ensure effective, efficient and quality patient care. Plan, coordinate, delegate, supervise and monitor the provision of safe perioperative nursing care in accordance with professional and legal standards. Ensure compliance with OHSC, Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance 179 Framework (IHRM), infection prevention and control, clinical governance and patient safety standards. Manage the effective utilisation of human, financial and non-financial resources within t
Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions in the South African public health system. The Department of Health across all nine provinces regularly advertises professional nurse, staff nurse, and speciality nursing positions. Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) is a non-negotiable requirement for all nursing posts. Without a valid SANC registration number, your application will be disqualified at the screening stage.
This vacancy is within Department of Health. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 884 940. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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