Top Positions at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 1- FCPsych (SA) and/or MMed (Psychiatry) and registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (psychiatrist).
• Grade 2 - additional 5 years since registration as a specialist
• Grade 3 - additional 10 years since registration as a specialist. The post is a joint appointment of the Gauteng Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry. Newly qualified specialists will be considered they have received results of MMed and FCPsych, but the registration with HPCSA is still pending.
• This MUST be indicated in Z83 or CV. Please note that successful candidates will need to be registered with HPCSA as specialist psychiatrist before they can be appointed as such.

Duties :

• Include Clinical Service Delivery: Assess, treat monitor mental health care users in line with the Mental Health Care Act No 17 of 2002.
• Participate in forensic psychiatric work (forensic assessments in terms of section 79 of Criminal Procedure Act as well as the management of state patients). Prepare psychiatric and medico-legal reports as required.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Liaise with Department of Justice. Teaching and training: Supervision, teaching and assessment of postgraduate and undergraduate students. This includes registrars, medical officers, medical students, psychology interns, occupational therapy students and others.
• Participate in the academic programmes at Sterkfontein Hospital including those scheduled by Wits University. Train and teach hospital staff when requested.
• Administrative and managerial: Partake in clinical audits. Provide input to management where appropriate. Perform clinical and forensic related administration task.
• Membership of and participation in relevant committees. Research: Actively participate and promote the research programme. Supervision and examination of MMeds

Closing Date : 04-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Good communication skills, good interpersonal relations. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Knowledge and application of Batho Pele principles. Must have computer skills (certificate/module/subject). Must have numerical skills. Must be able to work under pressure.

Duties :

• Provide all the administrative duties for the department, such as preparing minutes and preparing requisitions, to ensure the smooth running of the HR functions of the organisation.
• Placement of adverts on different platforms, prepare shortlisting and interview minutes promptly. Conduct Suitability Checks. Provide feedback to successful and unsuccessful candidates. Creation of new members’ staff files, conforming to the record management standard, to ensure easy access to staff information.
• Update all the staff files regularly to ensure that all the files have correct and up-to-date information about employees. Assist with preparations for the orientation and induction of new employees.
• Administer employee benefits and conditions of service such as medical aid, housing allowance, overtime, pension, pay progression, grade progression, probation, etc.
• Ensure effective and efficient human resource administration within the department to realize the organisational outcomes. Advise employees on HR related matters such as performance management, recruitment, HR related policies, processes, and procedures, employee relations, etc.
• Monitor attendance registers to ensure compliance with the relevant Laws, Regulations, and/ or Acts. Ensure that Leave forms are captured correctly. Participate and be involved in an ad hoc project that may arise, such as leave audit.
• Compile and submit HR related reports such as absenteeism report, execute any lawful instructions given by the team leaders.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing, R425, or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), as a Professional Nurse and a qualification in Psychiatric Nursing.
• Must have a Qualification in Advanced Psychiatry or Postgraduate in Mental Health. Must have a qualification in Nursing Management or Health Service Management which is accredited by SANC.
• A minimum of Nine (9) years’ experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 4 years of the above period must be appropriate recognisable experience at an Assistant Manager level in a Psychiatric setting.
• Must have four years’ experience in management of forensic patients. Current registration with SANC, management experience in service planning [MS1.1], development and delivery.
• Vast knowledge of Mental Health Care Act no 17 of 2002, Criminal Procedure Act 77, 78 and 79(2), Child Justice Act, Child Protection Act, PFMA. Computer literacy and a valid Driver`s License.
• Good communication skills. Knowledge of Public Service Act and relevant legislative Framework, Nursing Act and SANC Regulations and the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26.

Duties :

• Facilitate and strengthen Forensic services to support de-institutionalization. Coordinate Forensic Psychiatry at all levels of care and report to the CEO. Monitor the implementation of strategic plans in terms of Observandi and State Patients.
• Align individual performance to the strategic objectives of the unit. Provide technical support to management on Forensic services. Monitor and evaluate the waiting lists of Observandi and state patients. Collaborate and liaise with the SAPS, Correctional Services, Justice department and the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
• Support regular audit systems and the Nursing Manager. Oversee daily nursing activities, Conduct Quality Rounds, manage budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation. Ensure that recruitment, mentoring, staff development and appraisal of the staff that report to you is done.
• Participate in the CPD activities according to the SANC CPD with the Nursing Team. Monitor the admission procedures of State patients and Observandi, reclassification, conditional discharges and full discharges of State patients.
• Ensure the development and implementation of forensic policies, procedures and guidelines. Provide reports to the CEO, National Forensic Directorate as well as Provincial Mental Health Directorate.

Closing Date : 04-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12, or equivalent qualification and a qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant (Enrolled Nursing Assistant). Previous psychiatric experience will serve as an added advantage.
• Passion for working with mentally ill patients. Ability to work within a team and independently, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the National Core Standards, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele Principles, SANC Regulations and Patients’ Rights Charter.

Duties :

• Provide elementary Nursing Care by assisting patients with activities of daily living, i.e. maintain good hygiene, nutrition, maintain good sleep, measure and record vital signs.
• Assist with the preparation of patients’ diagnostic, surgical and other medical procedures. Escort patients for clinical procedures. Participate in the Health Education groups and other multi-disciplinary team programs as delegated by the Supervisor.
• Maintain Professional Conduct as required by the Public Service Code of Conduct and SANC. Attend In-Service Training and self-development Courses. Participate in Hospital Committees as required. Report and record activities as per Nursing Prescriptions.

Closing Date : 04-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Certificate as an Enrolled Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council. Must have passion for nursing psychiatric patients.
• An experience in psychiatric nursing will be an advantage. Ability to be a team player, must have critical thinking and analytical, good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to handle pressure.
• Knowledge of the Nursing Act, Ideal Hospital Framework, Public Service Regulation, Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, National Nursing Strategy and other legislative framework. Experience in working with psychiatric patients will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assist with activities of daily living (Maintain hygiene, provide nutrition, and assist with mobility and elimination processes). Provide elementary clinical care (Measure, interprets and record vital signs, Administration of oral medication and injections under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Executing nursing care plan for the patients including monitoring of vital signs and other observations.
• Preparation for and assistance with diagnostic and therapeutic acts by a registered person Escort patients for clinical investigations when required. Conduct health education and other group activities for patients.
• Participate in Infection Prevention and Control, waste management activities and other Hospital Committees. Report and record patient incidents as per Hospital Protocols. Maintain professional conduct as required by the Public Service Code of Conduct and SANC. Attend in service training as required. Relieve in other wards when necessary.

Closing Date : 04-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Minimum Grade 10 /Abet level 4/ equivalent. Basic numeric literacy, good communication sound human relations, and the ability to perform routine duties and maintain basic interpersonal relationships.
• Must have the ability to liaise with stakeholders, work under pressure and function effectively within a team. Be prepared to rotate to other department within the institution.
• Be prepared to rotate to other departments within the institution. Must be willing to rotate shifts, working public holidays and weekend and night shift. Engage in physical labour, and comply with the legal requirement of wearing protective clothing.

Duties :

• Mopping of floors, cleaning all doors, windows, toilet, frame beds, steps, to strip the floor, to clean the fridge. Dusting all furniture and window seal. Work with cleaning equipment given like polisher machine. Use correct chemicals accordingly .Assist with extra duties as given by supervisor instruction.

Closing Date : 10-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10 / equivalent. A minimum of at least 3 years relevant and proven cleaning experience.
• An appropriate experience in a hospital will serve as advantage. Must possess the ability to plan, organise, supervise, inspect and evaluate work of subordinates.
• Working knowledge of the operate and care of cleaning machine and equipment.
• Good knowledge of OHS and infection control. Be prepared to work shifts including weekend and public holiday and night shift. Be able to work under pressure.

Duties :

• Manage the human capital. Supervision of the cleaning staff focuses on their performance in terms of standard of cleanliness and performance, ensuring that a first –class cleaning service is delivered to all areas of the hospital.
• Attend to clients and operational managers and HODs of department request and complaints. Carry out induction procedures with all new staff.
• Check cleaning equipment condition and report to the senior manager. Check work done by the cleaners and do continuously checklist in the department. Implement work plan and cleaning schedule is adhering to.
• Submit all document that need HR, make sure quarterly performance is signed by all employees. Perform any other lawful duties delegated by the manager.

Closing Date : 10-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification. Valid code 10 (C1)/ (EB) drivers’ licence and valid PDP. Ability to work under pressure and as a team be able to work independently.
• Must be able to read and write good communication and interpersonal skills. Be prepared to work shifts and on public holidays. Must also be able to drive and operate the tractor with implements.
• NB: Driving test and medical assessment are compulsory.

Duties :

• Execute all authorized transportation trips of patients, staff, documents, and other requirements to and from various destinations. Check the condition of the vehicle and the level of oil, fuel, water, and tyres at times before driving a vehicle.
• Report minor and major accident defects on vehicles to the Supervisor or Manager immediately. Always comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Acts prescripts and procedures. Attend to enquiries in a professional manner; give guidance and advice when required.
• Promote proper handling, safekeeping and control of government vehicles and accessories always. Ensure that your driver’s licence and PDP are always valid and in your possession.
• Operate a tractor with implements when required to carry out those responsibilities.
• Keep the state vehicles always clean and tidy. Knowledge of transport policies and good understanding of Government Fleet.
• NB Driving test and medical assessment are compulsory.

Closing Date : 10-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate/ equivalent. Computer literacy. Attention to detail and good communication skills. Should be willing to rotate within the Revenue Department.

Duties :

• Tracing and Confirmation of debtors addresses. Submitting accounts to self-funded debtors. Referral of debts to External service provider / State Attorney. Writing off, of unrecoverable debts.
• Completion of UPFS Charge sheets for H3 and Externally funded patients. Verifying invoices on HIS and closing the invoices, if correct. Compiling Inpatient and outpatients Billing monitoring report monthly.
• Drawing of patient files that were not billed and bill accordingly. Rotate with Main Cashier as the need arises. Cashier duties, where necessary.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Minimum Grade 10/ equivalent. Must be able to read and write. Must be prepared to work shifts. Good communication skills. Good customer care. Ability to work well in a team and independently. Problem solving skills.

Duties :

• Collect soiled linen from wards, sort, count, sluice record and pack into linen bags. Receive linen from Dunswart laundry, count, record and pack in shelves. Distribute clean linen to various departments.
• Ensure that all linen rooms in the wards are neatly packed and stock levels are maintained. Mending of torn linen. Conduct inventory of linen twice a year. Do all Laundry responsibilities as delegated by the Supervisor. Knowledge of Laundry service and sewing.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• An appropriate minimum qualification (MBChB/MBBCh) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner for the year 2025/2026. 1 year anaesthetic experience inclusive of time spent in anaesthesia during community service. BLS/ACLS/DA(SA).
• Ability to work compulsory commuted overtime in Emergency Department. Demonstration of good working ethics, including reliability, discipline, the capacity to work under pressure.
• Capability to function independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be solution-oriented and possess sound decision-making skills.

Duties :

• Provide Anaesthesia services to patients, including pre-operative visit, with patient assessment and readiness for an anaesthesia. Theatre preparation and safe conduct of anaesthetic procedures and post-operative pain management plus interdisciplinary consultations.
• Supervise and teach junior medical officers, medical interns and nursing staff, Will work under supervision of the specialists.
• Participate in departmental academic and hospitals quality assurance programmes. Must be willing to work longer hours and commuted overtime is compulsory. Must be available to resume duties immediately.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• An appropriate minimum qualification (MBChB/MBBCh) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner for the year 2025/2026.BLS/ACLS. 1 year experience in internal medicine inclusive of time spent in the department during community service.
• Ability to work commuted overtime to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care. Demonstration of good working ethics, including reliability, discipline, the capacity to work under pressure.
• Capability to function independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be solution-oriented and possess sound decision-making skills. Must be available to resume duties immediately.

Duties :

• As a Medical Officer in internal medicine department, the candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive medical care by diagnosing and treating medical conditions in Internal Med.
• Perform procedures that have CVP lines, chest drain, intubation as required in acute emergency. Manage patients independently and refer them to specialist or other referral centres when necessary.
• Participate in commuted overtime. Maintain accurate health records in accordance with legal and ethical condition and ensuring high quality clinical documentation. Supervise interns and participating in CPD activities.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• An appropriate minimum qualification (MBChB/MBBCh) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner for the year 2025/2026. BLS/ACLS. 1 year experience in Family Medicine/ Internal Medicine or Emergency department inclusive of time spent in during community service. Ability to work commuted overtime to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care. 
• Demonstration of good working ethics, including reliability, discipline, and the capacity to work under pressure. Capability to function independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be solution-oriented and possess sound decision-making skills. Must be available to resume duties immediately.

Duties :

• As a Medical Officer in Family Med Department, the candidate will be expected to rotate between working both HIV Clinic, Outpatient Department and do compulsory commuted overtime in Emergency Department.
• The candidate will be responsible for the Comprehensive clinical management of the patients. He/ she will be required to perform clinical work and do presentation.
• Other clinical duties will include managing patients at HIV Clinic.
• The desired candidate will be required to serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12/ N3/ NQF Level 4. Computer skills (Certificate). Must be prepared to work shifts. Must be prepared to rotate within patient admin departments, including wards, clinics, and mortuary.
• Good communication skills. Good customer care. Must be able to work under pressure and with difficult patients. Problem solving skills. Be able to release corpses should the need arise and fill in the necessary documents. Be punctual.

Duties :

• Registering, admitting, billing and tracing patients using SAP HIS system. Opening patient files during downtime using manual measures and registers GPR01, TPH208 and TPH201.
• Making bookings for patients. Filing patient files. Retrieving patient files. Handling patient monies and other belongings. Doing headcount statistic. Ordering of stock using VA2.

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with BSc in Physiotherapy or appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Physiotherapist.
• Proof of current HPCSA registration.
• Grade 1 requires no experience;
• Grade 2 requires ten (10) years minimum experience and
• Grade 3 requires twenty (20) years minimum experience after registering with HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.
• Computer literacy is essential. Excellent time management skills, written, verbal communication and report writing.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills. Honesty, integrity and high work ethics. Ability to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment and apply sound clinical reasoning. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of Public service legislature, policies and procedures.

Duties :

• Assessment and treatment of in-patient and outpatient, and engagement with multidisciplinary team in adherence to scope of practice. Assist in the department administrative activities, quality assurance and evidence based programs.
• Contribute positively towards the development and growth of the Physiotherapy department. Adherence to PMDS processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Community Service Physiotherapists and perform clinical supervision of Physiotherapy students. Participate in professional departments activities e.g. CPD, in-service training etc.
• Participate in stock management of equipment, assistive devices and consumables. Adherence to all prescribed policies and protocols of the department. The candidate should be willing to rotate on a quarterly basis and be involved in various areas related to physiotherapy.

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent Qualification.
• Good conflict management and problem-solving skills and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must also be competent in numeric and computer literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties :

• Compile and cost the institutions demand plan and procurement plan. Use the Central Supplier Database to acquire suitable suppliers for the requested items. Printing and compilation of quotations and supporting documents.
• Capture requisitions for the creation of Purchase Orders. Follow-up on deliveries. Posting of all the received and issued stock on the VA10 and VA 11 bin cards and excel spreadsheet.
• Compiling of monthly theoretical stock movement reports. Calculating the minimum and maximum stock levels for the new financial year. Always ensure availability of stock.
• Barcoding and allocating of new assets. Movement of assets to different areas. Capturing of goods received voucher (GRV), Clearing web cycle and liaising with suppliers.
• Updating of monthly acquisition spreadsheet Partake in stocktaking twice a year. Execute any lawful instruction tasked by the supervisor or delegated authority.

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the HPCSA as Dentist, with a special interest in Restorative Dentistry.
• Minimum of two (2) years appropriate experience post community service as a Dentist.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a dentist with a proven track record of clinical practice in the field of dentistry (private or public) and academic experience in teaching and training of undergraduate students.
• Must have appropriate clinical skills with special focus in restorative dentistry and emergency care. Proven management skills, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for rendering clinical services (Diagnostic screening/ emergency dental treatment and minor oral surgery) including participation in departmental activities related to administration.
• Additional service delivery as decided upon by the Clinical Manager/CEO from time to time. Provide support to the department in ensuring efficient standard of care and maintenance of health care services.

Closing Date : 30-01-2026