Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Basic Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (06) years of the period referred above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in Trauma Specialty or Critical Care after obtaining a one (01) year post-basic qualification in relevant specialty. Diploma or Degree in Health Service Management/ Nursing Administration or Management. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. Proof of current year SANC registration. Demonstrate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to compile presentations and draft professional reports. SKILLS: Strong Leadership skills, Good Communication, Conflict management/ Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Duties :

• Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate Specialized Trauma or Critical Care nursing care aligned to Nursing guidelines, practices, policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure proper allocation and utilization of human, financial and physical resources for different departments including effective bed management. Establish and maintain constructive working relationship with clinical and non-clinical staff that will allow consistent flow of patient care by a multi-disciplinary team. Coordinate priority programs e.g. Inter-facility referral system. Ensure compliance with Health and safety standards and IHRM (Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance) and OHSC (Office of Health Standard Compliance) including safe standards for emergency readiness, disaster management and prevention/ management of patient safety incidents. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and development of self and subordinates through ongoing training and research. Provide support to staff regarding clinical and non-clinical matters and engage in problem solving/ conflict management. Ensure effective Data governance. Guide and supervise implementation of Operational plans as guided by GDOH Annual Performance plan. Demonstrate willingness and flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as required by operational needs. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory framework

Notes :

• 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 posts. 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. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 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 / SANC) and proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and proof of current registration certificate/card with a professional body will be disqualified. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they do not have such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. NB: Where Driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, and reference checks) will be conducted as part of the Recruitment process. Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Please note: 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.

Employer : Department of Health
Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital
Closing Date : 21-05-2026

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