Department of Health
Salary band
R 397 392
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
OHW 02/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Sundumbili CHC (Ohwebede Clinic)
Salary
Grade 1: R337 359 - R397 392 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 - R485 289 per annum plus 8% rural allowance Other Benefits: 13 th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements).
Requirements
Grade 1: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse. Current SANC (2026) receipt. No experience. Requirements: Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. NB: 1. Please note that most of the Clinics in Mandeni Sub District operates from 07h00 to 16h00 (Mandeni and Hlomendlini). Sundumbili and Isithebe Clinic operates over 24 hours, Ohwebede, Dokodweni, Ndulinde and Macambini Clinic operates on call after 16h00. 2. Staff may be requested to relieve/ allocated in any of the seven (07) facilities within the Sub District if and when the need arises. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks as such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act e.g. Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Good communication skills. Report writing skill, Facilitation skills. Coordination skills. Liaison skills Networking skills. Problem solving skills. Information Management. Planning and organizing. Computer literacy.
Duties
Participate in the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Provide comprehensive, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care including deliveries and management of obstetric emergencies. Perform physical assessments, diagnose and treat common health problems in line with scope of practice and PHC guidelines. Manage Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programmes, EPI, Family Planning. Provide HIV, TB, STI and NCD management and ensure adherence to 95/95/95 targets. Maintain accurate patient records, registers and data capturing. Ensure cost-effective use of equipment, stock and recourses. Report losses/damages. Supervise and mentor Staff Nurses, ENA’s and CHW’s. Implement and monitor priority programmes as per Ideal C
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 397 392. 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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