Current Jobs at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing plus 1 year post basic qualification in PHC Registration with South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse, as a Primary Health Care Nurse
• Current SANC Receipt 2025
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience as a General Nurse.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Computer Literacy

GRADE 1

• Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience as a General Nurse and 1 year in the Specialty (Primary Health Care)

GRADE 2

• Experience: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognizable experience in the specialty after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant Speciality (Primary Health Care)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POST

• Demonstrate understanding of nursing legislation and related and ethical nursing practices within a Primary health care environment.
• Demonstration a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for primary health care facility.
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care to primary health care level. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to patients' needs and expectations according to Batho Pele Principles. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by standards at primary health care facilities. Develop mission and vision and objectives for clinic
• Develop, implement and review facility plans
• Facilitate development of facility training programes
• Know South African Nursing Council rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics.
• The incumbent will be expected to work overtime and extended hours

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing plus 1 year post basic qualification in PHC Registration with South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse, as a Primary Health Care Nurse
• Current SANC Receipt 2025
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience as a General Nurse.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Computer Literacy

GRADE 1

• Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience as a General Nurse and 1 year in the Specialty (Primary Health Care)

GRADE 2

• Experience: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognizable experience in the specialty after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant Speciality (Primary Health Care)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POST

• Demonstrate understanding of nursing legislation and related and ethical nursing practices within a Primary health care environment.
• Demonstration a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for primary health care facility.
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care to primary health care level. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to patients' needs and expectations according to Batho Pele Principles. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by standards at primary health care facilities. Develop mission and vision and objectives for clinic
• Develop, implement and review facility plans
• Facilitate development of facility training programes
• Know South African Nursing Council rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics.
• The incumbent will be expected to work overtime and extended hours

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior certificate/ Grade 12 Plus Degree/ National Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC )as a Professional nurse Plus A Post Basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC Plus A Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science registered with SANC Plus Proof of current registration (2024) (this only would apply to candidates that are shortlisted) with South African Nursing Council Plus In possession of an unendorsed valid RSA Driver’s License (Code EB) Plus A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing (in the case of grade 1 PND 1)
• or A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing and Midwifery of which ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing Education (in the case of grade 2 PND 2) Only shortlisted persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Recommendation:

• Masters’ Degree in Nursing, Computer Literacy

Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required:

• Possess knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation such as Health Act, Higher Education Act, SAQA Act, NQF, Nursing Act, Rules and Regulations, Council on Higher Education Policies, College Policies, PSR, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Labor Relations Act, etc., Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council, Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and Scope of Practice,
• Possess knowledge of curriculum development and review, Knowledge of procedures and processes related to co-ordination of Post graduate diploma in Perioperative Nursing, Possess proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education, Possess sound knowledge of planning, scheduling, implementation of Post Graduate Diploma in Perioperative Nursing training programs, Possess sound conflict and decision-making/problem solving skills, Have good research and analytical skills,
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written, Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Good interpersonal relations, Ability to work within set deadlines, Proficiency in teaching and assessment of Post Graduate Diploma in Perioperative Nursing evaluation approaches, Possess good communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills.  

DUTIES :

• Provide education and training to students, Coordinate clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas, Support the mission and promote the image of the college,
• Implement assessment strategies to determine learner’s competencies, Exercise control over students, Participate in quality assurance programs, Implement the new nursing programs in line with SANC and CHE regulations,
• Participate in the provisioning of continuous Professional Development activities at the Campus, Participate in all government structures of the College, Participate in policy analysis, development and implementation and review of nursing curricula for Post Graduate Diploma in Peri-Operative Nursing.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 Plus A Diploma /Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse Plus A post registration qualification in Nursing Education registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Plus Post Basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science registered with SANC PLUS Proof of current registration (2024) (this only would apply to candidates that are shortlisted) with South African Nursing Council PLUS In possession of an unendorsed valid RSA Driver’s License (Code EB) Plus A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council. (In the case of grade 1 PND 1)
• OR A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing and Midwifery of which ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing Education (In the case of grade 2 PND 2)

Recommendation:

• Masters’ Degree in Nursing, Computer Literacy

Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required:

• The incumbent of this post will report to the Principal of the Campus and will be responsible to co-ordinate, implement and monitor and effective Clinical Training system, and as such, the ideal candidate must: Possess knowledge of relevant Legislation, Acts, Prescripts and Policy frameworks informing the area of operation,
• Have in-depth knowledge of procedures and process related to nursing and nursing education, Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice, Possess in depth knowledge of teaching and clinical approaches, Have good research and analytical skills, Competence in conflict management, Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, Willingness to travel.  

DUTIES :

• Provide effective and efficient clinical training of student midwives, Coordinate clinical learning exposure of student midwives between the campus and clinical area, Implement assessment strategies to determine student midwives’ competencies,
• Develop/design, review and evaluate clinical evaluation tools, Implement the quality management system for the Nursing Education Institution, Implement the new nursing programs in line with SANC and CHE regulations,
• Participate in the provisioning of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities at the Campus, Support the mission and promote the image of the college, Exercise control over student midwives. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior certificate/ Grade 12 Plus A Diploma / Degree in Nursing and Midwifery Plus Post Basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC Plus Post Basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science registered with SANC Plus Proof of current registration (2024) (this only would apply to candidates that are shortlisted) with South African Nursing Council: Plus In possession of an unendorsed valid RSA Driver’s License (Code EB): Plus A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing (in the case of grade 1 PND 1)
• or A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing of which ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing Education (in the case of grade 2 PND 2) Only shortlisted persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Recommendation:

• Masters’ Degree in Nursing, Computer Literacy

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Possess knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation such as Health Act, Higher Education Act, SAQA Act, NQF, Nursing Act, Rules and Regulations, Council on Higher Education Policies, College Policies, PSR, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Labor Relations Act, etc., Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council, Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and Scope of Practice,
• Possess knowledge of curriculum development and review, Knowledge of procedures and processes related to co-ordination of Post graduate diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing, Possess proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education, Possess sound knowledge of planning, scheduling, implementation of Orthopaedic nursing training programs,
• Possess sound conflict and decision-making/problem solving skills, Have good research and analytical skills, Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written), Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Good interpersonal relations, Ability to work within set deadlines, Proficiency in teaching and assessment of Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing evaluation approaches, Possess good communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provide education and training to students, Coordinate clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas, Support the mission and promote the image of the college, Implement assessment strategies to determine learner’s competencies,
• Exercise control over students, Participate in quality assurance programs, Participate in policy analysis, development and implementation, Development and review of curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing, Implement the new nursing programs in line with SANC and CHE regulations,
• Participates in the provisioning of continuous Professional Development activities at the Campus, Participates in all government structures of the College.