CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a qualified professional nurse with a R425 qualification to implement and oversee occupational health and safety measures. Responsibilities include conducting hazard assessments, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience, including 3 years in the occupational health sector. The role emphasizes effective communication and maintaining detailed health records. The position is based in Gauteng, South Africa, with applications accepted via the online portal.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent. R425 qualification for SANC registration as a professional nurse.
• 7 years of experience in nursing after SANC registration, including 3 years in Occupational Health.
• Post basic nursing qualification in Occupational Health Safety accredited by SANC.

Responsibilities

• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act and COID Act.
• Conduct workplace hazard identification and training.
• Maintain records and documents relevant to OHS.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Training development

Organizing and planning

Education

R425 qualification (degree in nursing)

Registration with SANC

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Requirements

• Grade12 or equivalent/NQF level/. A R425 qualification (i.e., diploma / degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse. Current registration with SANC. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, of which 3 years must be relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment. A post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited by SANC in Occupational Health Safety. Current SANC registration. Basic computer literacy and driver’s license are mandatory. Knowledge of Occupational Health AND safety Act 85 of 1993, COID Act 130 of 1993 including other related legal framework and PRAAD. Knowledge and application of policies governing the Public Service including Quality Assurance, PILIR, PRAAD and EHWP Strategic Framework. Be able to work independently. Skilled to develop on‑going training in OHS principles to all categories of staff good communication, report writing and facilitation skills. Sound organising, planning, presentation skills. Counselling, decision making, good communication skills.

Duties

• Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and COID Act 130 of 1993. Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) in liaison with managers and ensure there are safe operating procedures where necessary. Conduct training to all categories of personnel. Perform medical surveillance. Maintain all appropriate records and documents relevant to OHS. Participate in Institutions’ and Province’s determined Committees, Task Teams, and Forum for service improvement. Facilitate, implementation of National, Provincial legislation regarding OHS protocols and monitoring thereof. Develop and monitor the implementation of education and training programs in field. Active participation in Employees wellness program. Assist with waste management. Management of (IOD) injury on duty. Active participation in PILIR committee development and maintenance of OHS structure according to legal requirements. Working closely with IPC and EAP coordinators.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, 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 a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with 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 qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification 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 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Leratong Hospital

Closing Date : 16-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a R425 qualification (i.e., diploma / degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse?

Do you have a minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, of which 3 years must be relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment?

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.