Employer: Department of Health
Directorate: PHC Re-Engineering (WBOT)
Position: Staff Nurse
Reference Number: REFS/056107
Number of Posts: 6
Location: Sedibeng District Health Services
Salary: Grade 1 – R229,440.00 per annum + benefits
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 6 Staff Nurse positions within the PHC Re-Engineering (WBOT) Directorate at Sedibeng District Health Services.
The successful candidates will provide basic clinical nursing care while supporting community health programmes and Community Health Workers (CHWs).
The role involves training and mentoring CHWs, supervising community health activities, coordinating teams, community engagement, referrals, administration, reporting and providing basic nursing care in accordance with the applicable scope of practice and nursing standards.
Applicants must have:
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse, as specified in the advertisement.
- Basic communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic writing skills.
- Current professional registration with the relevant professional body.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Community Health & CHW Support
- Facilitate training and mentoring of Community Health Workers.
- Supervise CHWs.
- Allocate and coordinate the work of the team.
- Support community-based health initiatives.
- Conduct and support community interventions and campaigns.
- Assist with community mapping.
- Allocate CHWs according to wards.
- Facilitate and strengthen upward and downward referrals.
Community Engagement
- Liaise with ward councillors and other community structures.
- Support community entry processes.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders.
- Participate in community health programmes and campaigns.
Nursing Care
- Provide basic clinical nursing care according to the approved scope of practice.
- Follow applicable nursing standards.
- Demonstrate professional and effective communication with patients.
- Communicate appropriately with supervisors and colleagues.
- Support managers in ensuring quality nursing care.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Administration & Reporting
- Complete required administrative duties.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Prepare and submit required reports.
- Ensure relevant patient and programme information is properly recorded.
- Assist with monitoring and reporting of community health activities.
The successful candidate must:
- Maintain professional and ethical standards.
- Take responsibility for continuous professional growth.
- Participate in self-development.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Support the delivery of quality healthcare services to communities.
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment portal.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A recently updated, comprehensive CV.
- Registration certificate with the relevant professional body.
- Proof of current registration / Annual Practising Certificate or card.
Applications without the required Z83, detailed CV, registration certificate and proof of current registration may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, not older than six months, on or before the interview.
- No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, with the relevant evaluation certificate submitted.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo personnel suitability checks.
- These may include criminal record, citizenship, credit, qualification and employment verification.
- A skills or knowledge test may be conducted where applicable.
- The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance.
- Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence.
- If you are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Position: Staff Nurse
Reference: REFS/056107
Posts: 6
Directorate: PHC Re-Engineering (WBOT)
Employer: Department of Health
Location: Sedibeng District Health Services
Salary: R229,440.00 per annum + benefits
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
If you meet the requirements, have the required Grade 12 qualification and current SANC registration, and possess the necessary communication, computer and writing skills, make sure your application is submitted before the closing date.
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