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• A four (4) year degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HPCSA. Must have completed Community Service to apply. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to handle a large case load. Maintain ethical standards and proper record keeping. Ability to work under pressure and independently. Ability to render specialized Occupational Therapy services in a Mother and Child Hospital. Paediatric experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assessment and treatment of in- and outpatients. Manage effective record keeping, including patient records and administrative duties. Manage own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
• Assist with the running of clinics: Neurodevelopmental clinic and Neonatal follow-up. Plan and conduct group therapy: antenatal classes, kangaroo mother care, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. Supervise University students and oversee job shadowing students. Compile own and student statistics.
• Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings and bi-monthly journal clubs. Making Paediatric splints and adult splints (when necessary for referred staff members), conduct vocational assessments for staff members referred by the PILIR committee and or staff clinic as per assessment slots allocated.
• Contribute to the Case Management of Litigation Cases in making sure that the hospital complies with the court order. Contribute to budget planning and cost control. Request, repair and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment in the area.
• Promote and market Occupational Therapy Services. Participate in Performance Management Development System (PMDS). Represent the department at the Occupational Therapy Forum, Cluster meetings and or Rehabilitation forum as per delegation. Participate in fundraising activities. Participate in Ideal Hospital Framework Assessments and Audits as required.

Closing Date : 01-05-2026

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• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, independent practice, or will be eligible for independent practice. Must have Matric Certificate.
• Experience and recognised courses and qualifications related to obstetrics and gynaecology will be an advantage.
• Ability to function independently and be part of and recognised courses and qualifications related to a multidisciplinary team. Applicant must be solution-oriented and have good decision-making skills.

Duties :

• Ensure effective and efficient obstetrics and gynaecological service delivery. Provide clinical care and treatment. Provide training to Interns and Medical students.
• Appropriate utilization of resources such as laboratory and blood products. Supervision of undergraduates and interns. Perform compulsory commuted overtime.
• Ensure compliance with policies/protocols.

Closing Date : 01-05-2026

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

Duties :

• Provide direction and implementation of Nursing plan (clinical practice / quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria an indicator for quality nursing and health care.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing staff categories and other stake holders. Practice nursing and health care within the relevant regulations and laws.
• 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 according to the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, amicably with people with diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Be able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures.
• Providing more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter. Act as shift leader in the 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 : 06-05-2026

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• A Diploma or Degree qualification in Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist, or an appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist & Prosthetics.
• Registration certificate with HPCSA and compliance to CPD requirements. Current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027.
• Good communication, interpersonal, conflict management, time management, flexibility and operational planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team.

Duties :

• Render effective patient cantered Orthotics and Prosthetics service for inpatients and outpatients at local and cluster facilities in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols.
• To work with colleagues, relieve as and when the need arises. To work closely with the interdisciplinary team members. Carryout delegated duties. To participate in student training, supervision and performance evaluation. Implement and maintain the quality assurance and National Core standard and norms at departmental level.
• Adhere to provincial, Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, perform record keeping, data collection, assist with budget control and assets management.
• Contribute and participate in professional development of self, colleagues and members of the interdisciplinary team members. Participate in research projects of the department.
• Participation in quality assurance methods and CPD activities. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, that is MBCHB and DA(SA). HPCSA registration as an independent Medical Practitioner.
• Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2026/2027). A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, of which 7 years of the above must be an appropriate experience in Anaesthetics.
• Current training in PALS, ACLS and POCUS will serve as an added advantage. The applicant must be competent in Paediatric Anaesthesia, Neurosurgical Anaesthesia, Thoracic Anaesthesia and care of the critically ill patient.
• The applicant must also be able to participate in commuted overtime.

Duties :

• Support HOD with clinical, academic and administrative duties. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards related to these activities. Ensure effective and efficient services to contribute to optimal patient care.
• Supervision of and effective utilization of medical staff. Responsible for training and teaching of Medical Interns, Junior Medical Officers and Students. Assist in implementation of department policies and programs. Participate in academic activities in the hospital.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in Radiation Oncology Radiography.
• Registration with the HPCSA in Radiation Oncology Radiography.
• 04 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Diagnostic Radiographer.

Duties :

• Undertake all basic radiation planning and treatment preparation. Treat all patients according to departmental protocols based on local and international research. Participate in academic activities.
• Responsible for localization planning and accurate delivery of radiation treatments to patients with neo-plasms. Provides physical and emotional support of patients. Conducts Daily and weekly quality assurance. Performs administrative duties. Assist students during clinical work to develop radiography skills.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer. Registration with the HPCSA in Radiography. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in Radiation Oncology. The following will be added advantages: Independent Practice in Therapy.

Duties :

• Ability to work under pressure, be able to work beyond office hours, e.g. emergencies and overflow of booked patients.
• Must be computer literate. Treat all patients completely, effectively and accurately according to departmental protocols based on local and international research.
• Participation in academic activities. Responsible for localization planning and accurate delivery of radiation treatments to patients with neo-plasms. Physical and emotional support of patients. Daily and weekly quality assurance.
• Administrative duties. e.g. patients and statistics. Assists students during clinical work to develop radiography skills.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in the Speech Therapy and Audiology. Registration with the HPCSA in the Speech Therapy and Audiology.
• A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in the Speech Therapy and Audiology of which 3 years must be appropriate experience in Management.
• Skills: Effective communication skills, counselling skills, planning skills, organizing skills, people skills, critical thinking skills, and computer literacy. Knowledge: Understanding of PFMA, Knowledge of the departments constitutional mandate, statistical analysis skills. The following will be added advantage: Health care experience.

Duties :

• Contributing to the rehabilitation services strategic development processes with specific focus on strengthening and development of the speech therapy and audiology.
• Facilitate the integration of speech therapy and audiology services within priority programmes. Develop/ implement an operational plan for rehabilitation services inclusive of comprehensive and quality speech therapy and audiology programme. Improve independence of people with hearing and communication disabilities as per guideline/ policy.
• Craft, facilitate and monitor the implementation of various audiology guidelines (e.g. hearing aid fitting protocol OAE, ABR, ASSR screening and diagnostic protocols), dysphagia, AAC and aural rehabilitation protocols, and SOP’s in line with the national and provincial health system. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields.
• Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Liaise/ attend meetings with other stake holders.
• Involved in research and development in the hospital. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics. Compile reports and comprehensive record keeping.
• Maintain physical and electronics records. Coordination and facilitation of activities of the quality assurance programme (including finance asset, and risk management). To engage in mentoring and audits. To apply the latest relevant acts and/ or legislature.
• To plan the budget in line with estimated client requirements and ensure that production capacity, consumables and non-consumable goods, equipment, and staff are available to achieve agreed output and foreseeable additional demands.
• To maintain and implement a human resource plan, including recruitment, selection, and appointment. To ensure effective staff utilization. To build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment, and maintain sound labour relations and morale to maximize involvement while minimizing conflict.
• Improve quality, create continuous improvement of NCS and Ideal Hospital. To participate in and facilitate continuous professional development (CPD) as required by HPCSA.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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• Matric and an appropriate SAQA recognised three-years’ National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification in Social Science/ Public Administration/ Public Management, with at least 10 year’s relevant experience in Logistics (Support Services) field of which a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the relevant field should be at an Assistant Director level. A valid driver’s license.
• Skills: People management, financial management, planning and organizing, time management, leadership skills. Knowledge: knowledge of logistics (Support Services), knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act and other Logistics (Support Services) legislation and prescripts (including PSCBC and other relevant bargaining council resolutions).
• Competencies Required: Planning and organising, coordination, honesty, and integrity.
• Strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus and communications.
• The following will be added advantage: Hospital relevant experience. A demonstration ability to develop monitor and evaluate Logistics Policies and Procedures. The ability to interpret and analyse Logistics (Support Services) data and extensive computer literacy (MS Office).
• Experience in developing reports and presenting then to management. Demonstrate experience in managing Support Services and drawing reports. Ability to manage staff, work independently, adhere to strict deadlines.

Duties :

• Manage staff and resources within the following units: Cleaning/ Porters/Linen Management/ Mortuary/ Transport/ Messengers, Registry and Accommodation. Ensure assets are managed responsibly according to the government asset management policy. Ensure that staff wear PPE/ uniform always. Monitoring Team Performance and development of staff.
• Ensure compliance to Quality Management issues of the department. Ensure compliance to and environmental health requirements. Manage accommodation. Ensure effective and efficient resource management. Identify and solve problems affecting service delivery. Compile leave plan and update leave register.
• Ensure compliance to record management regulations. Develop standard operating procedures. Ensure the implementation of policies and procedures. Convene meetings with management and staff.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Enforce disciplinary code and procedure. Management of leave, ensure implementation of PMDS for staff. Effective communication and writing of reports. Analyse reports and give recommendations and compile feedback.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Matric and a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) or an appropriate SAQA recognized tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification with proven extensive experience in Human Resources Management, at least 10 years’ experience in the Human Resource field of which 3-5 years must be at an Assistant Director Level.
• A valid driver’s license. Skills: Report writing skills, presentation skills, problem solving, analytical skills. Knowledge: Knowledge of PERSAL system, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act and other HR legislation and prescripts (including PSCBC and other relevant bargaining council resolutions).
• Competencies Required: Strategic capability, leadership, people management and empowerment, Programme and Project management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus and communication. A demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and evaluate HR policies and Procedures.
• The ability to interpret and analyse HR data and extensive computer literacy (MS Office). Experience in developing reports and presenting them to management. Demonstrate experience in managing PERSAL and drawing reports. Ability to manage staff, work independently and adhere to strict deadlines.

Duties :

• Implement Human Resource policies and strategies and ensure the alignment of the organizational structure to the hospital strategic plan. Develop standard operating procedure in areas of responsibility.
• Manage human resources information and knowledge. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of human resources strategies. Render efficient HR administration services including the departmental performance management and development system (PMDS). Manage appointments, transfers, and terminations on the personnel salary and PERSAL system.
• Manage the compensation and conditions of services of staff members. Manage HR personnel records. Coordinate the development of the institutional HR plan in line with the allocated budget.
• Manage salary administration and remuneration. Monitor and evaluate the quality information captured on PERSAL and other HR Database. Authorise manual and electronic transactions and verify source documents.
• Maintenance of post establishment on HRM database. Attend to Auditor General findings, National Core Standards, and HR Risk Management and compile action plan reports

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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• A Bachelor of Oral Hygiene or Diploma in Oral Hygiene with expanded functions. Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the teaching, supervision and assessment of students (preferably in Community Dentistry).
• Recommendations: Postgraduate qualification, research experience and /or publications.

Duties :

• Teaching and training, clinical supervision, research, administrative duties and service rendering.

Closing Date : 11-05-2026

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• Degree in Ultrasound or a two years postgraduate degree in Ultrasound or relevant qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Ultrasound. Certificate of registration with the HPCSA, with the current registration 2026/2027.
• A minimum of one year Community Service after completing the four years Ultrasound Degree qualification or four years working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer with a two years Postgraduate Degree in Ultrasound.
• Knowledge of public service legislations, policies and procedures. Skills on the following areas: Supervisory, organizing, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal relationship, ultrasound quality assurance, accreditation standards and knowledge of specialized ultrasound procedures and equipment.

Duties :

• Ultrasound departmental operational management. Manage and monitor performance and development of student Ultrasound Radiographers clinical training. Plan, organize and supervise the provision of the Ultrasound services according to the vision and mission statements of the department of Health. Provide professional advice in issues pertaining to policies and legislation related to health.
• Stock control and ordering. Ensure that there is enough stock for special examinations. Ensure compliance with the PFMA, National Core Standards and departmental policies and regulations. Be mindful of ultrasound departmental waiting times and explore innovative solutions to reduce them.
• Problem solving and complains management. Ensure that healthy and safe systems of work are maintained and that all possible steps are taken to prevent accidents and reduce hazards to occupational health.
• Liaise with Doctors and Nurses allocated in the Sonar department regarding daily scanning of patients. Provide diagnostic ultrasound imaging and reporting. Ensure that QA equipment protocols are in place.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications, certificate of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner and valid current annual registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Work experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner .
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Ability and willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility / scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being logged; A valid driver’s licence;
• Willingness to perform medico-legal death investigations, including performance of forensic autopsies; Willingness to give evidence in Courts; Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Willingness to obtain the CMSA Dip For Med(SA) qualification within 12 to 24 months; Good working knowledge of relevant FPS legislation; Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

• Providing comprehensive medico-legal investigation of death services, inclusive of death scene attendance, after-hour services during the week and over weekends, performance of forensic post mortem examinations including medico-legal autopsies, preparation of relevant medico-legal reports and court attendance; Supporting the implementation of a standardised, quality forensic pathology service;
• Completing documents for statistical and data analysis purposes; maintenance of records; Participation in learning activities in the Department; Assisting the Head: Clinical Unit in service and management duties; Rendering other related professional services and duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Closing Date : 06-05-2026

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• MBchB/MBBCh or equivalent qualification and proof of completion of community service. Appropriate qualification and work experience that allows registration with the HPCSA as Registrar (Medical).
• This is a post-graduate training position, registrar (Medical) in Forensic Pathology, on the JOINT STAFF ESTABLISHMENT of the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service (Johannesburg FPS) and the Department of Forensic Pathology, Witwatersrand University.
• Willingness to complete all prescribed training and academic requirements within the prescribed training period. Ability and willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility / scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being logged; A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to be trained how to perform medico-legal death investigations, including performance of forensic autopsies. Willingness to be trained to give evidence in courts. Ability to give a lecture.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Willingness to be trained on relevant FPS legislation and policies. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Diploma in Forensic Pathology or Diploma Clinical Forensic Medicine and or experience in Forensic Pathology Service and or in Clinical Forensic Medicine practice and or Certificate in Medicine and Law or equivalent will be added advantage/s.

Duties :

• Providing comprehensive medico-legal investigation of death services, inclusive of death scene attendance, after-hour services during the week and over weekends, performance of forensic post mortem examinations including medico-legal autopsies, preparation of relevant medico-legal reports and Court attendance; Active participation in own MMed research activities within the Department; Training in the performance of microscopic histopathological examinations and training on relevant cases;
• Supporting the implementation of a standardized, quality forensic pathology service by providing training for professional and support staff; Participation in teaching, research and learning activities in the Department;
• Assist in academic and management duties. Professional management of own work to avoid backlogs; active follow-up on unavoidable backlog. Active management of own service, teaching, training and related administrative work and comply with the routine generation of service work, OHS, statistical and HR reports. Rendering other related professional services and duties as may be assigned from time to time

Closing Date : 06-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Health-related or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7. Registration with relevant professions body. Five (5) years’ experience at Middle Management (Deputy Director) level in the Primary Health Care Management.
• Minimum of 8 year’s appropriate experience at Primary Health Care environment will be an advantage. Computer Literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Government Legislative Framework, Public Service legislative and policy framework, Government programs such as the District Health Plan. Be self-driven.
• Applicants to be in possession of the following technical skill and competencies: Policy Development Information, Communication and Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes, Infrastructure maintenance and support.
• Project Management, Knowledge of prescripts related to NHI, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Act, 1994, Public Service Regulations, PFMA. Problem solving, decision making, diversity management, Communication and Information management, interpersonal relations facilitation, negotiations, presentation, report writing and conflict management.
• Competencies: Strategic capabilities and leadership, risk management, ethics management programme and management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for management of all Primary Health Care Facilities, Health Programmes, Public and Private Hospitals within the District in accordance with the relevant Legislative framework and delegations.
• Prepare facilities for implementation of National Health Insurance. Develop guidelines and standards for improvement of health service delivery in accordance with relevant Legislative Framework and prescripts.
• The management will include roll out of the delivery agreement between the Premier of Gauteng and the Member of the Executive Council for the Department of Health.
• Coordination of comprehensive health care system in the district, both inter- and intra- district. Manage and improve the clinical performance of the district in terms of efficiency targets, mandates as well as laid down norms and standards. Coordinate strategic operations and transitional plans.

Closing Date : 07-05-2026

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Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMed (Paed) or FC (Paed) (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist Paediatrics.
• Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
• Medical Specialist Grade 1 no experience after registration with HPCSA,
• Medical Specialist Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA and
• Medical Specialist Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA in a normal Speciality.
• Advantages: The candidate with interest in working in Paediatric pulmonology and Paediatric intensive care.
• The candidate must possess the following skills: problem-solving and firm decision-making skills, strong leadership, sound communication and the ability to resolve conflicts. It is essential to participate in the academic activities of the Department, including pre-and post-graduate training as well as clinical research. Continuous education and evaluation in the clinical setting of Paediatrics is essential.
• Experience in teaching and learning, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. This is a joint appointment between the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Paediatrics) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership in clinical service delivery, teaching, research, and academic administration within the field of Paediatrics.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate the different components of Paediatrics and related disciplines in the Paediatric Pulmonology and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• It will be expected that comprehensive patient management in a tertiary care Paediatric intensive care facility should be provided, and continuation of care in the primary and secondary health care sector should be ensured. It will require networking in the Cluster to optimize patient flow and ensure optimal use of limited PICU beds.
• In- and outpatient follow up for selected patients not ready to be transferred to a lower level of care after being discharged from PICU will be expected to ensure continuation of care and improve outcome The candidate will have to supervise and manage the medical staff. A critical component will be administration, ICD 10 coding, and record keeping.
• Academic, M&M - and Hospital related meetings should be attended. Participation in commuted overtime will be expected. Personal clinical training with a focus on Paediatric pulmonology and intensive care as well as related medical domains is essential. The knowledge should be applied, transferred to the students and related clinical research.

Closing Date : 08-05-2026