Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Location: eThekwini District Office, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract Duration: 2 Months (HPV Campaign)
Closing Date: 23 July 2026
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is inviting applications for temporary positions to support the HPV Vaccination Campaign in the eThekwini District. These opportunities are ideal for qualified healthcare professionals and administrative personnel who are passionate about improving community health and supporting school-based healthcare programmes.
1. Professional Nurse (HPV Campaign)
- Reference: ETH DO 01/2026
- Posts Available: 5
- Salary: R337 359 per annum + 37% service benefits
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Degree or National Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
- Registration with SANC as a General Nurse
- Current SANC registration
Key Responsibilities
- Manage vaccination stations.
- Administer HPV vaccines safely.
- Coordinate nursing staff and volunteers.
- Ensure vaccine cold chain management.
- Collect and submit campaign data.
- Monitor adverse events following immunisation.
- Conduct record keeping and reporting.
- Support school health programmes.
2. Data Capturer
- Reference: ETH DO 02/2026
- Posts Available: 3
- Salary: R201 093 per annum + 37% service benefits
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proof of computer literacy required
Key Responsibilities
- Visit schools with HPV teams.
- Capture vaccination data accurately.
- Verify statistics.
- Compile weekly reports.
- Maintain campaign records.
- Assist with learner consent forms.
3. Staff Nurse (HPV Campaign)
- Reference: ETH DO 03/2026
- Posts Available: 3
Salary
- Grade 1: R229 440 per annum + 37% benefits (No experience required)
- Grade 2: R272 778 per annum + 37% benefits
- Grade 3: R319 071 per annum + 37% benefits
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Certificate of Enrolment as Staff Nurse
- Registration with SANC as Staff Nurse
- Current SANC registration
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct vision screening, height, and weight assessments.
- Administer HPV and routine vaccinations.
- Assist with learner consent forms.
- Provide health education.
- Refer learners requiring additional care.
- Assist with campaign data collection and reporting.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Successful candidates should have:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Knowledge of HPV programmes and immunisation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles (where applicable).
- Strong organisational and reporting skills.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Completed and signed Z83 Application Form.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and driver’s licence are only required if shortlisted.
Applications may be:
- Submitted online through the KZN e-Recruitment System.
- Emailed to EthekwiniDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
- Hand-delivered or posted to the eThekwini District Office HR Department.
Closing Date
23 July 2026
If you meet the requirements, apply before the closing date to be considered for these temporary opportunities supporting the HPV Campaign within the eThekwini District Health Office.
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