Senior IPC Nurse | Infection Prevention Leader

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 337,000 - 392,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a PNA 2 Professional Nurse (Grade 1) Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). The post requires registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse with IPC qualifications and a minimum of seven years’ nursing experience, including IPC exposure. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are essential.

The package is from R337,359 to R391,515 per annum plus benefits. Closing date is 20-11-2026.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• Must hold an IPC qualification.
• Minimum of seven years’ nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse, including at least one year in IPC.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement National and Provincial IPC policies in the hospital; conduct IPC inspections, compile reports and statistics; plan IPC awareness activities; maintain IPC surveillance; train staff; coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Report writing

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

IPC qualification

Job description

Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a PNA 2 Professional Nurse (Grade 1) Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). The post requires registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse with IPC qualifications and a minimum of seven years’ nursing experience, including IPC exposure. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are essential.

The package is from R337,359 to R391,515 per annum plus benefits. Closing date is 20-11-2026.