Job 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 Orthopaedic (2026), 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 Orthopaedic Nursing Science.
• Minimum of four (4) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC. 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 Orthopaedic 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 the equipment is functional and ready all the time. Able to plan and organize your 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 people 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 the SANC in terms of Government Notice (I.E. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing) equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse (2026). Ability to function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. 

Duties

• Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Participate in the implementation of the National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality 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 needs, requirements and expectations (Batho- Pele). Effectively manage resources allocated in your unit. 

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Requirements

• MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner n Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice).  A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as recommendation. Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). A minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, 

Duties

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provide comprehensive health care services in the Orthopaedic 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 the equipment is functional and ready all the time. Able to plan and organize your 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 people 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 the South African Nursing Council 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 (2026). A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (6) years referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least three (3) of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience at management level. A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Delegate, Supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate quality nursing care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive work  relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, policies, PMDS, procedures, Contingency and Strategic Plans. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Quality management including infection control, information management and clinical audits.
• Participating in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage human resources. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of  financial and physical resources. Implement all relevant prescripts. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human financial and material resources. Manage the budget according to PFMA. 
   

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering as recognized by (SAQA). A minimum of six (6) years’ experience post qualification as Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s licence. Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point). Good verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal sound skills.  Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

• Responsibilities include but not limited to: Ensuring that Dental equipment installed and used meet all applicable safety standards. Develop, monitor and implement maintenance plans for dental equipment in various health institutions and ensure that the equipment is well maintained and functions properly.  Ensure that applicable Quality assurance programme and Quality Control (QC) tests are performed at the prescribed frequencies for Dental X-Rays. Strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, and pneumatics as work includes the diagnosing mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic faults and fixing them. Perform all delegated departmental tasks with limited supervision.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 the equipment is functional and ready all the time. Able to plan and organize your 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 people 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 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 of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (2026). A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Coordination of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a Professional / legal framework. Manage effectively the supervision and utilization of resources. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele and patient centered Nursing care. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards.