PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY/PNB1 (POST BASIC MIDWIFERY AND NEONATAL NURSING)

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department in Pretoria seeks a Professional Nurse specializing in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing. The candidate must have a Basic R425 qualification, a minimum of 4 years' nursing experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ward management and promoting patient advocacy. Applications are submitted online only, and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications is 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
• Understanding Nursing legislation and related ethical practices.
• Ability to perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with Nursing Standards.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, ward management, and administration.
• Empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and relevant Guidelines in midwifery care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Conflict management

Education

Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing)

Post-basic nursing qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY/PNB1 (POST BASIC MIDWIFERY AND NEONATAL NURSING)

• Reference Number : REFS/023720
• Directorate : Nursing Department
• Number of Posts : 2
• Enquiries : Ms. NL Madiba Tel: No: [phone]

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse. A post basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice NO R212 in Post Basic midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Understanding the Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical Nursing practice. Ability to perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope practice and Nursing Standards. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour related policies. Able to work as team and manage conflict. Have knowledge of administrative duties including shift leading and relieving the Operational Manager.Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation and OHSC Framework.

Duties :

• Leadership, ward management/ward and ward administration, planning, organising, coordination and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and relevant Guidelines in midwifery care. An understanding of all Nursing Legislation and the Health Act.

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

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Basic 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 4 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing?

Please Notes :

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