Current Vacancies at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent plus Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwifery (2025), a post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 specialty in Ophthalmology Science.
• Minimum of four (4) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
• Recommendations: Ability to function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching skills.

Duties

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provide comprehensive health care services in the in Ophthalmology Unit.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of resources. Provide quality patient care, follow norms and standards. Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Supervise and implement patient care standards. Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with the statutory laws governing the nursing profession, labor and health care. Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stake holders.
• Ensure compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies. Ensure that equipment is functional and ready all the time. Ability to prioritize, coordinate activities of patient management according to protocols. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Participate in staff development and performance management. Report patient safety incidence, challenges and deficiencies within the unit. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.  
• Ensure adherence to Batho - Pele Principles and Patient’s Right Charter. 

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025).  A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.  
• At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in management level IN Public Health Services.
• Competencies that are needed are knowledge of the District Health System, District Health Planning, and District Health Expenditure Reviews. A demonstrable understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Care.
• Skills needed are among others, the following: Leadership, Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written), Problem Solving, Computer Literacy, and Presentation Skills, ability to work under pressure. Valid Driver’s licence.

Duties

• Provide Support on District Health System. Provide support in development of policies related to District Health Services.
• Provide support to all projects supporting PHC. Provide support in district health development and district health planning.
• Provide support in district development and in monitoring the implementation of the District Health Systems policy in all health districts.
• Provide support in the establishment of sub districts and promotion of community participation by coordinating optimal functioning of clinic committees and district hospital boards. Provide support and guidance in consolidation of reports on performance of the programme.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Security Management / Policing as recognized by SAQA.
•  At least a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Security Management / Policing of which three (3) years must be at supervisory / management level (ASD). Security Manager Course offered by SSA, Vetting course, SAMTRACK will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with PSIRA Grade A.
• Valid driver’s licence.   

Duties

• Manage and provide security management and auxiliary services. Manage the provision of physical security management services. Manage auxiliary services. Manage all aspects of Security: (Security Administration, Physical, Information, Personnel, ICT) in line with MISS and MPSS. Develop security policies, Security Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Provide guidance and leadership to subordinates at the provincial and district offices.
• Render advice on security matters and keep track of the developments in the security field for the purpose of reviewing security measures within the Department. Develop a plan and conduct physical security appraisals/assessments and ensure proper implementation of recommendations in consultation with relevant authorities.  
• Develop a departmental vetting strategy and the vetting of personnel. Report/liaise with SAPS and SSA all incidents or suspected incidents of security breaches and leakages of sensitive information for investigation. Develop departmental security awareness plan. Conduct Threat Risk Assessment (TRA). Liaise with SAPS on issues involving criminal activities within the department.
• Implement and monitor policy procedures and code of ethics with respect to departmental security policy. Create, develop, and maintain a security training capacity for the department and conduct security training sessions for staff. Advise management about the security implications of management decisions.
• To manage/monitor the performance of Security service providers in terms of the SLA. To make necessary security arrangements for departmental functions with all security stakeholders. Advise on adherence to security measures and procedures and corrective measures in case of non-compliance.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Information Communication and Technology / Information Technology or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. ITI and COBIT Certification will be an added advantage.
• At least a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Information Communication Technology of which three (3) years must be at supervisory / management level (ASD) directly involves managing IT systems engineers who deploy and maintain virtual infrastructure (servers, storage, networks) on the Microsoft Azure platform. Key competencies: Applying technology, Communication and Information Management, and Continuous improvement.
• Skills: Analytical/Critical thinking; Complex Problem solving; Advanced comprehension, application, and synthesis of computer-based systems. Personal attributes: Excellence, Integrity, Responsiveness, Inclusivity, Creativity & Innovation, and Professionalism. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Manage and perform supervisory duties daily for the IT Desktop Support Team and ensure procedures and processes are adhered to.
• Implement and Maintain ICT Cloud and Infrastructure Operations: Maintain and ensure ICT operational procedures and operational tasks are achieved reliably and consistently to ensure the high availability of computer systems in the department.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels are always maintained within the Desktop Support team. Ensure targets outlined by the SLA and KPIs are achieved. Ensure jobs assigned to the Desktop support group are managed and completed within targets outlined by the SLA.
• Set procedures and processes in line with standards within the IT Desktop environment. To line manage and be responsible for the personal and technical development of the Desktop Support Team, including appraisals and training plans.
• Quality checking and auditing of work carried out by the Desktop Support team. To propose, document and implement changes to policies or procedures in line with technological advancements.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, implementation, and changes to the SLAs. Act as a primary point of contact for escalation from a 63 Desktop Support level in times of major system outages, supplier issues and conflict resolution with customers.
• Monitor and identify any trends or irregular activities on jobs logged with the Desktop Support group that could relate to potential IT issues. Ensure that all requests from customers for assistance are handled promptly and effectively, and if necessary, escalated to the appropriate level.
• To assist in the technical development and enhancement of customer support systems and Desktop functionality. Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade desktop hardware and software applications.
• Assist Users in choice of appropriate hardware and software – desktops, laptops PDAs, scanners, printers. Direct, plan, organise, and manage operations for stability, availability, and integrity of the organization’s IT LAN Support.
• Manage the delivery of critical support services for day-to-day IT operations, data communications, and telecommunications according to the required time frames. Provide regular reports.
• Develop solutions to technical challenges. Serves as project manager and provides advanced technical guidance to  customers and staff; Supports continual improvement in the delivery of customer services and departmental performance.
• Guide on ICT Procurement in the Department, Ensure conformance to LAN policies, procedures and standards and training for users on LAN operation.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (2025).
• A minimum of three (3) appropriate experiences in the relevant profession after registration with the (HPCSA) as independent practice of which five (5) years must be appropriate experience in supervisory / management level. Knowledge in strategic planning, financial management and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
• The individual must be able to work under pressure. Possess a valid driver’s license. Understanding Environmental Health Services related policies. Strategic leadership qualities and programme management abilities.
• Good communication and human relation skills. Problem solving and decision is making skills. Report writing skills.  Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Develop and implement environmental health related policies, guidelines, plans, norms and standards and procedures. Provide capacity to the sub-districts and municipalities on existing and newly promulgated legislation and norms and standards.
• Ensure the implementation of Chapter 3 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1988 (Act 108 of 1998), Assist in the development and compilation of Environmental Management Plan for the National Department of Health and ensure annual compliance reporting in compliance to NEMA 1998.  
• Facilitate the implementation of health impact assessment of the development in South Africa. Ensure the integration of health impact assessment within environmental impact assessment processes in the country. Coordinate and support the implementation of water quality monitoring and sanitation programmes by the sub-districts and municipalities.
• Capacitate Environmental Health Practitioners in the sub-districts and municipalities on norms and standards for health water quality monitoring for protection of public health. Coordinate the implementation of hygiene promotion programmes in the country towards the implementation of sustainable development goals.
• Build capacity of community health workers, health promoters and environmental health workers on hygiene behavior chance promotion. Execute any related activities as directed by the immediate supervisory / management level. 

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Diploma / Degree in Finance / Financial Management / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Administration / Public Management / Management Accounting / Economics / Auditing as recognized by SAQA.
• At least a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience of which three (3) years’ experience must be at supervisory / managerial (level 7/8).
• Key Competencies: Computer literacy MS office; Sound knowledge of administration; Good interpersonal relations, communication, verbal and written skills; Problem solving; Ability to work under pressure and work independently;
• Teamwork; Knowledge of PFMA; Logical and innovative thinking abilities and leadership skills. Understanding of modified cash standard (mcs). Public service transformation and management issue. White paper on transformation of public service. Public service Act. public service regulations and relevant prescripts. Departmental policies and procedures. Batho Pele Principles. Labour relations and collective bargaining systems. Minimum information security standards.
• Skills: Administration and financial management. self– management. Budgeting and financial management. customer focus and responsiveness. Development others. Planning and organizing, decision- making, project management. Team leadership, managing Interpersonal conflict. Impact and influence. computer literacy diversity management. Networking and building bonds. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Render loss and disposal management services. Coordinate and administer loss and disposal assets.
• Develop and implement guidelines on disposal of assets and losses. Develop and monitor the implementation of management policies, systems and processes.
• Co- ordinate, review and undertake the implementation of the physical asset framework and policies, monitor assets through verification (physical condition, functionality, utilization and financial performance) evaluation and reporting.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Information Communication and Technology / Information Technology or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA.
• At least a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within Information Communication Technology Environment. Experience in working within the ITIL Framework for Incident, Problem, Change, or Service Experience in the design, planning, implementation of an Enterprise Server solutions and services.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of Windows Server 2016-2022, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Microsoft Office Suites plus M365. Working knowledge of Azure and M365 Technologies, Exchange Hybrid (Exchange Online), SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Teams Management, including knowledge of Identity and Endpoint Security or Cybersecurity Technologies, Working knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (SCCM). Working knowledge of Backup solutions. LAN and WAN networking/troubleshooting skills.
• SAN administration. Working knowledge of Virtualization Solutions mainly Microsoft Hyper-V Technology.
• Knowledge IT security practices and standards. Good business analysis abilities; Good project management abilities; Sound problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of other computing technologies like open-source systems is an added advantage.

Duties

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for all aspects of our data centres and infrastructure.
• Day-today management of departmental server infrastructure across the head office and departmental regions.
• Develop and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Responsible for departmental security design, assessment, and remediation.
• Ensure effective management and availability of production, staging and development. infrastructure. Manage software licenses on a company-wide basis.
  Perform day-to-day Server Operations duties, commissioning and decommissioning of Servers,
• Manage Active Directory and Azure Identities, monitor resources accessibility.
• Manage Cloud Computing resources. Manage and monitor Application Servers’ availability.
• Management of Computer resources using centralized tool like Endpoint Configuration Manager.  

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (2025). A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge/skills: Basic computer literacy, strong Leadership, Good communication and Sound Interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage own time, function as an effective leader of the nursing team. Implement and manage change. Willingness to work shifts and standby in accordance with the requirements of the unit and nursing services. Report writing

Duties

• The candidate will be responsible for Planning, Organizing, Managing, and coordinating as well as maintaining an optimal Nursing Services as an Operational Manager in OPD Unit. Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationships with Nursing and stakeholders (i.e. inter- Professional, inter–sectoral and multi – disciplinary team workers).
• Participate in the analysis, formulation, and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, Standards, and procedures. Effectively manage the utilization of Human, Financial and Physical resources. Maintain professional Growth / Ethical standards and self-development.
• Deliver a supportive service to the Nursing Service and the institution by taking overall supervision after hours and on weekends. Ensure implementation of Norms and Standards and Ideal Hospital Framework and develop Quality Improvement Plans.
• Manage Performance and Development of staff as well as participating in the Managers scheduled meetings. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and other labour related issues in terms of laid down policies or procedures.
• Manage data in the unit and ensure submission to facility information office. Identity develops and control Risk Management Systems within the unit. Provide safe therapeutic environment as laid by Nursing Acts, Occupational Health and safety Acts and all the applicable prescripts. Implementation and management of Infection Prevention and Control protocols.
• Uphold the Batho Pele and Patients Right Principles.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwifery (2025), a post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 specialty in Theatre Nursing Science.
• Minimum of four (4) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
• Recommendations: Ability to function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching skills.

Duties

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provide comprehensive health care services in the in-Theatre Care Unit. Ensure effective and efficient management of resources.
• Provide quality patient care, follow norms and standards. Participate in quality improvement programs. Supervise and implement patient care standards.
• Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with the statutory laws governing the nursing profession, labor and health care. Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stake holders. Ensure compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies.
• Ensure that equipment is functional and ready all the time. Ability to prioritize, coordinate activities of patient management according to protocols. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Participate in staff development and performance management. Report patient safety incidence, challenges and deficiencies within the unit. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.  
• Ensure adherence to Batho - Pele Principles and Patient’s Right Charter.  

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent plus Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwifery (2025), a post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 specialty in Advanced Midwifery Science.
• Minimum of four (4) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
• Recommendations: Ability to function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching skills.

Duties

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Provide comprehensive health care services in the in Advanced Midwifery Unit. Ensure effective and efficient management of resources.
• Provide quality patient care, follow norms and standards. Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Supervise and implement patient care standards. Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with the statutory laws governing the nursing profession, labor and health care. Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stake holders.
• Ensure compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies. Ensure that equipment is functional and ready all the time. Ability to prioritize, coordinate activities of patient management according to protocols. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Participate in staff development and performance management. Report patient safety incidence, challenges and deficiencies within the unit. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.  
• Ensure adherence to Batho - Pele Principles and Patient’s Right Charter.