Department of Health Jobs – 07 August 2026

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PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PNB1) X15

• Reference Number : REFS/056103
• Directorate : NURSING – SHDS
• Number of Posts : 15

• Package : Grade 1: R495 423.00.00 p.a ; Grade 2: R 607 350.00 p.a (plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Disebo Pepenene (016) 950 6247

Requirements :

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate. Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice no R212. Current SANC Registration (2026). Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing plus a post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in the specialty of Primary Health Care. Certificate in ESMOE training will be an added advantage. Grade2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the PHC speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Provide and Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Provide Primary Health Care through implementation of a comprehensive nursing care plan/program. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians. Ensure compliance to infection control principles and waste management guidelines. Ensure compliance to Ideal Clinic Realization Framework guidelines. Delegate duties to support staff in the execution of patient care service. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and support staff. Effective utilization of resources: Human Resources, material resources and financial resources. Assist with the relief of duties and act as shift-leader on extended hours of service. Partake on overall specialized unit functions, i.e., team building, Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in preparation of monthly continuous medical education (CME).

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. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

Criteria Questions
Do you haveGrade12/ Senior Certificate
Do you have basic R425 qualification in nursing
Do you have the appropriate/ recognizable experiencee

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.

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OPERATIONAL MANAGER: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PNB1) X4

• Reference Number : REFS/056102
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 4

• Package : R720 819.00 per annum (plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Disebo Pepenene (016)950 6267

Requirements :

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate. Basic R425 qualification (Diploma / Degree in nursing) that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in Primary Health Care specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.

Duties :

• Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling of optimal, holistic primary health care service with set standards within the professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the clinic and utilization of both human and financial resources. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self-development. Display a concern for patients by promoting, advocating, facilitating proper treatment/care and ensuring that the facility adheres to Principles of Batho Pele and patient centred approach. Ensure Clinical Nursing Practices by nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Implement annual performance plan for the health facility. Work collaboratively with the internal and external stakeholders.

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. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

Criteria Questions
Do you haveGrade12/ Senior Certificate
Do you have basic R425 qualification in nursing
Do you have at least 5years experience in PHC speciality

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.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SECIALITY: PHC (PNB4)

• Reference Number : REFS/056101
• Directorate : LEVAI MBATHA CHC
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 785 568.00 per annum (plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Disebo Pepenene (016) 950 6247

Requirements :

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate. Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice no R212. Current SANC Registration (2026). A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the Primary Health Care specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at Operational Manager Level.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling of optimal, holistic primary health care service with set standards within the professional/legal framework. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) 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. Demonstrate an basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at the district level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

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. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

Criteria Questions
Do you haveGrade12/ Senior Certificate
Do you have basic R425 qualification in nursing
Do you have PHC experience
Do you have 10years appropriate and recognizable experience in Nursing post after registration as professional nurse

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.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING: EPI (PNA-7)

• Reference Number : REFS/056100
• Directorate : HEALTH PROGRAMMES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 720 819.00 per annum (plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms J. Ntsoele – Tel No: (016) 950 6247

Requirements :

• Grade12/Senior Certificate. Basic R425 Qualification (i.e. diploma /degree in nursing equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. Current registration with S.A.N.C as a Professional nurse. Minimum of (8) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. Degree/ Diploma in Nursing Administration / Health Service management/ Nursing Education will be an added advantage. Computer literacy and drivers licence.

Duties :

• Coordination and evaluation of Integrated Child Health and Expanded Programme on Immunisation. Analyse performance of Child Health Programmes against set targets. Ensure Implementation of Integrated Child/EPI/IMCI/VTP services at Primary Health Care. Coordinate outreach programmes in the District. Ability to plan and organize own work, time, and that of support teams to ensure proper implementation of the programme. Alert Health care workers and Managers on Surveillance activities. Liaise with Provincial Child Health/EPI /CDC, Surveillance, and (Environmental and Port Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Nutrition), Facility Managers, hospitals including NICD for tests and results when required. Ensure effective management of data (collect, capture, collate, analyze, and interpret child health and surveillance data). Participate in monitoring impact of vaccination, and disease trends, EPI and vaccine preventable and communicable diseases research as required. Ensure processing of case investigation reports. Evaluate and monitor compliance to National Core Standards.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. NO S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

Criteria Questions
Do you have basic R425 qualification in nursing
Do you have a minimum of 8years appropriate / recognizable experience after registration as Professional Nurse.
Do you have At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level.
Do you haveGrade12/ Senior Certificate
Are you computer literacy

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.

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SESSION OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 – 3

• Reference Number : refs/056099
• Directorate : WELLNESS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R 501.00 per hour, Grade 2: R 572.00 per hour, Grade 3: R 662.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Dr. N. Jwara Tel No: (011) 812 5163

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification (MBBCh / MBChB) that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine as recognized by the HPCSA plus at least three (3) years of experience in occupational health service; proof of current registration; Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Medical Practitioner; Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner; Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner. Medical Officers should understand PILIR management. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policies.

Duties :

• Provide professional occupational health and primary healthcare service. Provide comprehensive best practice medicine, environmental, health, occupational hygiene, employee wellness, and occupational safety programs to the workforce. Manage trauma and injury on duty. Conduct medical assessment for fit for duty and conduct the comprehensive Medical Surveillance Programs; Advise Senior Management on occupational health-focused medical programs and interventions. Providing information, training, and education on occupational health, safety, psychological matters, and ergonomics to management and the employees; Supporting and monitoring the implementation of occupational health and safety legislation; Implementing a biological monitoring programs according to employees’ risk and advice on hazardous exposure in the workplace; Participation in the workplace health promotion programs; Be part of multidisciplinary team and advice on Health Risk Assessments make recommendation and referrals to other Clinical practitioners. Assist with the management of absenteeism due to illness or injury. Submit monthly reports to management

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application form for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable – If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). Please ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended, together with the location/area. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 of which one must be 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. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only online applications will be considered. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) – Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pholosong Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims. Pholosong Regional Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 20-08-2026

Criteria Questions
Do you have MBBCh/ MBCHB degree as a qualification?
Are you registered with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner?
Do you have Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine as recognized by the HPCSA?

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.

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We wish you all the best with your applications