PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1-2 (PN-B1-2): PAEDIATRIC / CHILD HEALTH REF. NO: MPDoH/May/26/903 (5 POSTS)

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 Midwifery (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 Paediatric / Child Health Nursing Science. Grade 1: A mminimum of four (4) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC. Grade 2: A mminimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing. At least ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in Paediatric / Child Health. Ability to function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching skills.

Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provide comprehensive health care services in the Paediatric / Child Health 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. Ability to prioritize, coordinate activities of patient management according to protocols. 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.

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

Applications on the new Z83 form shall be fully completed via e-recruitment system through a link provided above and upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents shall be submitted by shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts, failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will results in a disqualification. Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received. Communication will be done to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS/MMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other would be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview. A Pre- entry certificate (Nyukela) into Senior Management Services (SMS/MMS) and a full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms- pre-entry-program. SMS/MMS posts will be subjected to a Competency Assessment test to determine the final outcome of appointment. Communication will be done to shortlisted candidates only.

PSV Circular 18 of 2026, Post 18/216