Available Jobs at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice R.425 (Diploma / Degree) or equivalent in nursing as a Professional Nurse.
• Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R.48 (Clinical Nursing. Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate /recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge of quality assurance prescripts (OHSC, OHS, Risk Identification etc.) .Computer literacy and Driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• The incumbent will plan, implement, evaluate, maintain, control and coordinate quality assurance in the facility. He or she must ensure availability, facilitate development and the review of protocols and SOPs in the facility in line with Ideal Clinic Realization Framework.
• Planning ICRM activities. Work together with facility manager in identifying facility needs and populating demand plans annually. Monitor implementation of QIPs, evaluate and update all systems on progress of the facility toward improvement of quality health care.
• Ensure that the facility has supplies and functional equipment for emergency services and disaster management. Ensure implementation of Ideal Clinic, OHSC, occupational Health and Safety policy, complaints [compliments and suggestion guidelines and monitoring of compliance].
• Implementation of patient safety incidents guidelines, infection prevention and control guidelines/policies. Implementation and monitoring of Health Care Waste compliance.
• Ensure availability of contracts and SLAs for service providers and partners. Develop quality Improvement plans for the facility collaborating with all team members and stakeholder.
• Hold quality assurance meetings in the facility and attend district and other levels meetings as expected. Ensure functional Clinic Committee, Quality improvement teams and other QA teams. Write quality assurance reports and submit to the next level as expected. Participate in multidisciplinary quality assurance teams.
• Advocate for rights of the clients in the facility and promote Batho- Pele principles. Conduct client satisfaction survey and monitor the system routinely for compliance. Liaise with sub district quality assurance coordinator and other program coordinators. Facilitate participation of staff in the staff satisfaction survey annually.
• Facilitate training of staff and conduct in service training to all staff on quality assurance issues.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice R425 (Diploma / Degree) in nursing as a Professional Nurse.
• Certificate in Termination of Pregnancy. Driver’s license is essential and computer knowledge. CTOP will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility. Perform safe termination of pregnancies, the management of Incomplete abortions and other related reproductive health matters. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to endure good nursing care.
• Work effectively. co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).
• Willing to work shifts including night duty. Offer comprehensive clinical care and support to clients with pregnancy planning and sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Give health education on reproductive health services for all women on request.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Qualifications that allow registration with SANC as an enrolled nurse. Current registration with SANC as an enrolled nurse.
• Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal principles.
• Basic communication skills, interpersonal skills, elementary writing skills, ability to lead a team and function as part of a team.
• Experience in WBPHCOT will be an added advantage. Must be prepared to work in the community. Drivers License is essential.

Duties :

• Manage and supervise a team of community health workers (CHW) assigned to a health care facility and providing community –based services at ward level. Outreach Team Leader (OTL) will spend 70% of his/her time in the community supporting CHWs when doing home visits and 30% in the facility doing administrative work and assisting in the facility.
• Organise campaigns to address poor performing indicators of the facility and District. Ensure work allocation to the team and monitor performance (PMDS) of CHWs.
• Liaise with Ward Councilor with the assistance of the Facility Manager and other community structures with regards to overall activities of CHWs in the community.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and In-service training for CHWs. Attend meetings, training and give feedback to the team. Compile reports and submit to the Facility Manager. Manage resources allocated to the team.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist. Exper'ience in working in Service-Learning sites, with an emphasis on Community Dentistry.
• Keen interest in becoming a registrar in Community Dentistry. This ls Fulltime Postgraduate Fixed Term Training Program. Experience in teaching undergraduate programmes will be an advantage.
• Applicants must have worked in a public oral health clinical setting, which will reflect an interest in Community Dentistry. No transfer to other Dental Schools in SA during the 2 year contract period allowed

Duties :

• During the contracted period, the incumbent will be expected to work side by side with registrars in Community Dentistry, rendering patient service under the guidance and supervision of the consultants to gain experience ln managing patients at the Oral Health Centre and Service-learning sites. The incumbent will be expected to also register for a postgraduate academic programme such as MDS in preparation for consideration for registrarship in Community Dentistry when the post becomes available.
• This is a 2- year contract post, which is renewable annually based on performance. If there is poor performance in the first year, the contract will be terminated. The department is under NO obligation to make any appointment to Registrarship if the prerequisites are not met or a post is not available, Progression to Registrarship is not automatic.

Closing Date : 12-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Anaesthetic specialist. Registration with the HPCSA as a medical specialist and proof of current registration. Experience in Anaesthesia

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for: The perioperative care and anaesthesia of patients. Supervising junior doctors (undergraduate students and registrars). Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing Medico-Legal documents timeously (e.g. death associated with anaesthesia form).
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. Reduce medical litigation by exercising a good clinical ethos. Implement and monitor adherence to Ideal Hospital Realization and maintenance (norms and standards).
• Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Participate in a multidisciplinary team to optimize the management of patients. Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department. Be willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients

Closing Date : 12-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic R425 qualification i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing that allows registration with SANC. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with SANC. A valid driver`s license and computer literacy is essential. Experience in TB, HIV and AIDS and STI programme management. HAST Trainings courses attended. Skills (Interpersonal, good communication and report writing).

Duties :

• Implementation of the HAST strategic plan in line with the 90 90 90 HIV and TB strategy. Improving access to HIV and TB services through routine HTS, TB screening, GeneXpert + PCR testing.
• Coordination of PMTCT Program within the sub district. Implementing quality assurance to HIV, DS-TB and DR-TB programme to ensure sustained viral suppression and cure rates.
• Liaison with HIV partners and municipality to improve service delivery. Implementation of integrated health information system for HAST (DHIS / Tier.net and EDRweb). Community mobilization and NGO support with focus on key populations / condom distribution and VMMC services.
• Conducting quarterly reviews for performance monitoring at Sub District level. Manage human, financial and physical resources for HAST at sub district and prepare sources documentation for audit purposes. Report writing and presentation at Sub District and District level.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425(i.e diploma/ degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Less than 10 years relevant experience after registration as Professional Nurse. Experience as a Professional nurse working in Clinical Forensic Medical Services, Sexual Offence Care Practitioner’s course will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Report writing skills, good communication skills, ability to work under pressure, interpersonal skills and basic understanding of relevant legislation that governs Clinical Forensic Medical services are necessary.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided for survivors of gender-based violence within set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources including human and financial resources.
• Promote stakeholders’ collaboration, Provision of administrative and educational services through completion of statistics, ensuring safe keeping of records, health promotion and awareness campaigns relating to gender-based violence.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development and development of staff members. Generate weekly and monthly reports.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, must have a basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration certificate with SANC as a Professional Nurse and current practicing certificate.
• Less than 10 years relevant experience as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing . Advance psychiatric qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in mental health nursing will be an added advantage.A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Good communication, interpersonal, financial and human resource management skills. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Able to plan and organize own work.
• COMPETENCIES: FUNCTIONAL: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises.
• Perform a clinical nursing practice 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 understanding of National Mental health Policy framework and Strategic Plan. Demonstrate an understanding of Mental health care act 17 of 2002.

COMPETENCIES:

GENERIC:

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).

Duties :

• Provision of quality community mental health care services (Mental Health promotion and prevention interventions, and community intervention, clinical work, medication monitoring and psychosocial rehabilitation within a recovery framework for severe mental illnesses. Detection and stepped approach to management and referral of depression and anxiety disorders in PHC allocated clinics.
• Detection and management of child and adolescent disorders in allocated clinics and community level (schools) and referral where appropriate. Routine screening for mental illnesses during pregnancy and other identified high risk group services, and a stepped approach to management and referrals).
• Clinical teaching, training, and evaluation of mental health. Provision of administrative services (stats and report writing). Provision of mental health clinical services. Management of Resources.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, must have a basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration certificate with SANC as a Professional Nurse and current practicing certificate.
• Less than 10 years relevant experience as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing . Advance psychiatric qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in mental health nursing will be an added advantage.A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Good communication, interpersonal, financial and human resource management skills. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Able to plan and organize own work. COMPETENCIES: FUNCTIONAL: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Perform a clinical nursing practice 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 understanding of National Mental health Policy framework and Strategic Plan. Demonstrate an understanding of Mental health care act 17 of 2002.

COMPETENCIES:

GENERIC:

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).

Duties :

• Monitoring and supporting the renewal of existing, or approval of new licenses for NGOs as set by Gauteng Department of Health. Write and submit quarterly audit reports with recommendations to the District Office.
• Conduct planned and unplanned quarterly audits and inspections for NGO’s, to monitor compliance to Service Level Agreement, Funding Agreement, adherence to norms and standards and licence conditions (bed capacity, MHCU category). Provision of administrative services. Ensuring that all NGOs are operating in line with SLA and guidelines prescripts.
• Ensure records of residential and day care facilities profiles including the number of MHCUs including disease profile and monthly statistics as prescribed. Providing mental health promotion and prevention interventions. Capacity development – train and educate caregivers to implement appropriate self-help and peer-led services.
• Participate in mental health prevention and promotion activities. Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with key stakeholders (inter-professional, inter- and multidisciplinary team members) Establish and maintain referral and back-referral pathways for NGO’s mental health care users.
• Collaborate with inter-sectoral partners to ensure that the human rights of MHCUs in NGO’s are observed. Training.
• Continuous self-study, and professional development, ensuring awareness of new professional development and research. Assess training needs in the NGO’s and in the community to establish routine ongoing training and supervision. Ensure active community-based rehabilitation programs, through training of community health workers.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Qualifications that allow registration with SANC as Staff Nurse (Enrolled Nurse).
• Current registration with SANC as Staff Nurse (Enrolled Nurse)
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal principles.
• Basic communication skills, elementary writing skills, ability to function as part of a team and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Patients’ Rights Charter.
• Must be prepared to work shifts including night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
• Grade 1: Less than ten (10) years appropriate experience after registration as a Staff Nurse (Enrolled Nurse) with the SANC.

Duties :

• Measure, interpret and record vital signs. Give Health education to clients. Assist professional nurses with procedures. Prepare patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Sustain Nutritional status of patients. Be able to engage with the community and other stakeholders. Provide elementary nursing services under the supervision of professional nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council and the Charter of Nursing Practice.
• Maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service. Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with National Diploma / Degree in Diagnostic Radiography Qualification. Proof of registration as an independent practitioner and current annual registration with HPCSA.
• No experience required after registration with HPCSA in relevant profession. Must have completed community service as per requirements of the professional body. Computer literacy essential.
• Excellent time management skills, written and verbal communication skills and report writing. Honesty, integrity and high work ethics. Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Knowledge of current DOH guidelines and policies governing the Health sector and Radiography profession. Knowledge of X-ray digital system, RIS and PACS, relevant experience in Radiographic procedures.
• Quality control and record keeping processes is Essential.

Duties :

• Diagnostic Radiography is a 24-hour service department. To participate in a 24-hour roster. To produce x-ray images according to prescribed protocols, radiation control measures and medico-legal requirements.
• Assist in the training of Community Service Radiographers. Assist in producing quality images and participate in departmental quality assurance tests. Participate and facilitate in CPD as required by the HPCSA.
• To adhere to Batho Pele principles, National core standards, Quality Assurance and other Public Service policies and acts. Carry out duties delegated by the departmental management. Must be a team player within the department and institution.

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10 or ABET level 04 qualification. Must be computer literate. Be able to work under pressure. Be able to work shifts including public holidays. Good communication, numerical, organizing and supervisory skills. 3 years relevant experience required. Knowledge of working procedures in a laundry working environment.
• Skills: Planning and organizing, Basic numeracy, literacy, sound human relation, ability to perform routine tasks and Basic interpersonal relationship. Have ability to liaise with stake holders. Be prepared to do physical labour. It is a legal requirement that employees wear protective clothing in terms of OHS.

Duties :

• Supervise laundry workers. Assist with PMDS. Prepare and send clean linen to the wards. Ensure the collection of dirty linen from the wards to the service provider (Masakhane).
• Oversee sorting and counting of soiled linen from the wards. Oversee cleaning of the laundry area. Conduct audit of all patients’ linen at least once per month. Conduct regular meetings with sub-ordinates. Perform any other duties delegated by Management.

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Minimum requirement: Grade 10 with 1-2 experience in the Hospital evironment. The candidate must be initiative, have problem solving skills, good interpersonal relations, and sound communication skills; must be able to work shifts including night, weekends, and public holidays; must be honest and reliable; must have ability to cope with the physical demands of the position
• Ability to work independently and in a team. Must be self-motivated. High level of reliability. Good customer skills and competencies.
• Good communication skills. Basic understanding of Policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Six Priorities, Food service management policy, and National Core Standards).
• Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance. Food service certificate will be added as advantage.

Duties :

• Perform routine task in the food service unit. Perform the general cleaning task assigned to you and maintain hygiene and safety measures in the unit. Prepare food, keeping the kitchen neat and nicely packed, ensure that the food trolley is always clean. Wash crockery after use. Serve meals three times a day including tea and coffee.
• Clean kitchen utensils and equipment. Keep stock of kitchen utensils and equipment. Apply hygiene and safety measures. Maintain quality control measures of all food provided.
• Removal of garbage disposal. Prepare food, snack and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cold drinks). Setup and convey crockery, cutlery and equipment according to request. Responsible for food supplies and report waste and losses. Adhere to timelines. Cleaning of equipment. Attend to coordinated trainings.
• Attend to sectional meetings. Adhere to Batho Pele Principals. Professionalism: Client service, dress code and time management. Adhere to any legal instruction given to you by a senior staff member. Treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. Adhere to all catering service policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Diploma/Degree in nursing (Basic R171, R174 or R425) qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional/Registered Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as Professional/Registered Nurse. Good communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, coordination skills, planning and organizational skills, problem solving skills, information management skills.

Duties :

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical Practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria an indicator for quality nursing.
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain and constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders.
• Utilize human, physical and material resources efficiently and effectively. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Perform clinical nursing practice and promote quality nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support of personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures. To provide more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter.
• Act as shift leader in Unit (when necessary). Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Must be prepared to work shifts and be rotated.

Closing Date : 13-02-2026