PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1

Reference Number: refs/056507

Directorate: CLINICAL FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES

Number of Posts: 3

Package: R337 359 00 per annum

Enquiries: Dr A Mabunda Tel: 083 233 5749

Requirements

Grade 12 with Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification that qualifies the candidate for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Relevant experience as a Professional Nurse in Clinical Forensic Medical Services and Midwifery is required. Willingness to attend court proceedings is essential. A valid driver's licence and the ability to drive will serve as an added advantage.Candidates must be computer literate and demonstrate strong report-writing, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure. A sound understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing Clinical Forensic Medical Services is essential. Applicants must provide proof of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.

Duties

Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided for survivors of gender-based violence within set standards and professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources including human and financial resources. Promote stakeholders’ collaboration, Provision of administrative and educational services through completion of statistics, ensuring safe keeping of records, health promotion and awareness campaigns relating to gender-based violence. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development and development of staff members. Generate weekly and monthly reports.

Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications, please email your query to [email protected]. NB: Where a driver’s Licence is mandatory, an exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA), and proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, a registration certificate, and proof of current registration card/certificate with the relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT - CLINICAL FORENSIC

Closing Date: 21-09-2026