Trending Jobs at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Minimum of Grade 12/ National Diploma (NQF level 6), in Public Management/ Public Administration/ Management Assistant.
• Experience: minimum of 2-3 years in Occupational Health and Safety administration.
• Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Management (added advantage). Knowledge: Project management and understanding of ISO standards. Familiarity with OHS compliance tools (hazard/risk identification, assessments). Understanding of the OHS Act and legislative requirements in Construction Health and Safety

Duties :

• Capture OHS reports. Organize OHS trainings and coordinate grand round workshops and meetings. Consolidate OHS compliance reports and communicate reports with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate site visits for the OHS chief directorate office. Maintain accurate records of inspections, investigation of incidents and training. Prepare compliance documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Track safe performance metrics to monitor compliance progress. Promote a culture of health safety in the construction environments, overseeing safety programs and SOP related to construction sites.
• Provide support to management. Compiling and filling statistics electronically and manually. Consolidating weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually statistics.

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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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 : 10-02-2026

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Requirements :

• 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 : 10-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma /Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Post basic nursing qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science (R121) with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Operating Theatre Nursing Science + CSSD after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification.
• Current proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nursing. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration / Health Service Management and Computer literacy are required.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team(unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing care as directed by the health facility. Promote the quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. 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. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
• Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours, work night shifts and relieve Area manager when need arises. Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12, Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC in terms of R425 that allows with registration with SANC as a Professional nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant speciality, Child Nursing Science.
• Currently registration with SANC. Must be computer literate.

Duties :

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/ legal framework. Demonstrate an understanding of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Maintain Infection prevention and control standards. Effective utilisation of resources. Participate in training and research.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals. Promotion of professionalism and adherence to nursing professional ethics. Perform Nursing administrative duties and relieving the Operational Manager.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Post-basic nursing qualification in Primary Health Care (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Primary Health Care (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification.
• Current proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration/Health Service Management and computer literacy are required.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team or unit in accordance with the scope of practice. Work as a part of the multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Ensure that clinical protocols, treatment guidelines are Implemented and adhered.
• Provide clinical mentorship, support and supervision to Professional Nurses and other stuff. demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Identify training and development needs of staff and facilitate in-service training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours, work nightshifts and relieve Area Manager when need arises. Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework. Ability to function as part of the team and display good professional image.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 07 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
• Qualification in Psychiatry and (02) Two years’ experience in medical wards required.
• Currently registration with SANC as a Professional. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration/Health Services Management and computer literacy are required.

Duties :

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing. Work as part of multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectually, culturally, racial or religious differences.
• Able to manage own work, time, and that of subordinates to ensure proper nursing service. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the principles of Batho-Pele are adhered to. Able to develop contact, build and maintain a network of professional relations to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. To relieve Area Managers and be able to work shifts. Have knowledge of ideal Hospital Realisation Framework.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC in terms of R425 that allows with registration with SANC as a Professional nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in relevant speciality, (Post graduate diploma in midwifery). Current registration with SANC and must be computer literate.

Duties :

• Support the district commitment to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. Provision of high quality, holistic antenatal, intrapartum, post-natal care including neonatal care.
• Ensure nursing is provided within the scope of practice and legal framework. Implement obstetric priority programs, EMTCT, MBFI, ESMOE.
• Ensure safe pre-operative and post-operative nursing practices to prevent maternal mortality including adherence to nursing principles of infection Prevention and Control.
• Promote of professionalism and adherence to nursing professional ethics. Rendering a holistic specialised nursing care to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards. Effective utilisation of resources. Participate in training and research. Demonstrate effective communication and patients, supervisors, patients, and other health professionals.
• Perform nursing administrative and relieving the Operational manager. Implement ideal Hospital Framework. Must be willing to workday and night duty/shifts.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and proof of current registration. Appropriate relevant experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing.
• Must be NIMART trained and must have worked in an ART clinic for a minimum of 2 years. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, DR-TB and DS-TS, MMC guidelines and policies. Computer literate. Understanding and knowledge of DHIS web and Tier. Net software.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility. Ensure effective management of the HAST programme. Monitor, validate and analyse data from DHIS web and Tier.Net software.
• Improve HIV and TB screening within the hospital. Participate in the planning and organize of World Aids Day, HIV/TB awareness campaigns to improved case detection and linkage to care. Coordinate monthly and quarterly reports for submission to Sub district and District, Validate, verify and analyse data prior to submission to the next level. Attend Sub district, District and Provincial meetings as required. Ensure teamwork and quality management in the HAST Programme.
• Support and guide nurses on both programme policies and guidelines. Promote quality nursing care as directed by the scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Be able to observe ethics in terms of patient confidentiality. 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’s needs, requirements and expectations. Application of Batho Pele Principles. Our Values and I Care for You, including 6 Ministerial Priorities.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12, Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC in terms of R425 that allows with registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant specialty, Ophthalmic Nursing Science. Current registration with SANC. Must be computer literate. Certificate in refraction services will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an understanding of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform all ophthalmic nursing practices in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility aimed at improving eye health and elimination of avoidable visual impairment and blindness, screening of all patients performing visual acuity. Assist optometrist with bookings and issuing of assistive devices. Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
• Effective utilization resources, participate in training and research. Provision of support in nursing services, maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development (CPD). Maintain constructive working relations with other stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team. Be able to act on behalf of operational manager.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12. Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse. Registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. No experience required. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Perform a basic clinical nursing practice in according with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Promote quality of basic nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
• Demonstrate basic communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, cooperatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious difference.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating elementary care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectation (Batho-Pele)

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12, Qualification that allows registration as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant with SANC No experience required. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assist patients with activities of daily living. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Maintain hygiene of patients.
• Provide nutrition. Assist with elimination process. Measure, interpret and record vital signs. Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures. Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service. Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager within scope of practice.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Matric/Senior Certificate/Grade 12. MBCHB or equivalent Degree. Master of Medicine and/or FCFP degree/equivalents. Registration with professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Family Physician.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a medical Special in Family Medicine, ACLS, ATLS and at least 1 research publications are an added advantage.
• Experience required: Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Medical Special with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Duties :

• The successful candidates will be responsible for rendering clinical services at Primary Health facilities in line with specific training curriculum of the Training Family medicine department, assessment, and treatment of patients. Will be expected to carry out related administrative duties, to participate in all activities of Family Medicine which relate to teaching and research.
• Participate in department audit activities, prepare, and write reports. Co-ordinate comprehensive medical services in the district. Implemented quality improvement processes to identify and address problems related to patient care and the health system, in consultation with other stakeholders.
• Supervision of medical officers, registrars, etc. Participate in District Management structures, especially supporting the District Management team in the implementation of the District Health plan.
• In liaison with other stakeholders, provide leadership in the implementation of Primary Health Care re-engineering, school health and ward base PHC outreach teams.
• Coordinate and roll out structured, continued professional development program to optimize the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the District (Medical officers, Community Service workers and Registrars).
• Physically render specialist Family Medical services to patients across district healthcare facilities and rotate through all services points Participate in commuted overtime in the District.

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or Asset management or a degree or diploma or any relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration etc with 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or Asset management.
• Sound knowledge of the Asset Management guidelines and policy, Supply Chain Management policy, Inventory Management policy, theft and loss policy and other related Policies and Regulations, PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Problem solving and conflict management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties :

• Overall management of assets in the institution. Ensure that all assets of the institution are barcoded and captured correctly. Ensure that reconciliation report is done and submitted on monthly basis. Control the movement of assets. Ensure that Asset register is always updated. Compile and submit monthly reports. Ensure that asset verification is conducted.
• Ensure proper controls and record management of transferred assets and receiving of donated assets in the institution. Ensure proper asset acquisition, verification, condemning and disposal process are undertaken frequently to ensure that the hospital is clean from scrap.
• Form part of the equipment committee and other committees and provide a report on all the functional and non-functional asset items in the institutions working hand in hand with the end users. SCM responsibilities, apart from asset management responsibilities may be given by the manager to ensure smooth operations of the entire department.

Closing Date : 12-02-2026

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Requirements :

• A medical degree (MBChB/MBBCh) or equivalent thereof, FC Urol(SA) or equivalent, MMed in Urology, Registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in Urology. Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2025/2026) as a Urology Specialist.

Duties :

• Provide a quality cost effective and efficient 24-hours Urology services in keeping with Batho-Pele Principles. Management of all designated areas of responsibility within the Urology department at FER Hospital, conducting of urology clinics, ward rounds and consultations to other disciplines, Drawing up of protocols for patients and wards/clinic management.
• Performance of procedures relevant to the discipline. Assist with the training and guidance of Medical Interns, Medical Officers, Registrars and other staff categories working in Urology Department.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate health records in accordance with the above. Supervision of / participation in postgraduate and undergraduate training, Participation in the academic programs of the department.
• Conducting relevant research within the department, Performing regular audits of the department. Liaising with the hospital management and other agencies to ensure the efficient provision of clinical Urology services in the hospital and district.
• Providing consultative support services to peripheral institutions as part of the department’s outreach program.

Closing Date : 12-02-2026

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Requirements :

• A medical degree (MBChB/MBBCh) or equivalent thereof, FCP(SA) or equivalent, MMed in Internal Medicine, Registration with HPCSA as a Specialist Physician. Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2025/2026) as a Specialist Physician.

Duties :

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for clinical management of general medical patients. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow up and ward rounds.
• As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending Subspecialty OPD or Specialty ward consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Co-ordination of services at Far East Rand Hospital and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of clinical technology services as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.
• Essential skills: patient first mentality: general management skills; excellent communication skills; good professional judgement; integrity and professional dependability; leadership experience; conflict management; cost containment; management training and experience; technology and computer skills; problem solving experience; coaching and mentoring experience.
• Invited candidates will be subjected to employment vetting process and medical surveillance. Academic: performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department.

Closing Date : 12-02-2026