Public Health jobs in South Africa

Enquiries: Ms L. Matlala Tel No: (011) 694 3708 (Monday to Friday: from 08h00 to 16h00)

• Basic qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC], Post basic qualification will be an added advantage.

• A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC.

• Current registration with the SANC.

• A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable Nursing experience after registration SANC in General Nursing.

• Must have worked as Assistant Manager Nursing in Management capacity in the public health field at least four (04) years Recognized Experience.

• Administrative and advanced Computer literacy to write reports plus District Health Management to be able to develop the Regional Health and Project Management, more experience in the Primary Health Care setting.

• Knowledge of the application of the relevant statutes and policies governing the public service and health care sciences.

• Knowledge of the Performance Management and Development System.

• Knowledge and application of the Constitution; National Health Act; Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.

• Understanding the application of the Batho-Pele principles, Patients’ rights charter and quality assurance system.

• Well-developed communication, presentation, negotiation and research skills.

• Strategic, operational and people management skills.

• Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and health users and givers.

• Facilitation and co-ordination skills.

• Problem solving, planning and organizing skills.

• Computer literacy and report writing skills.

• Applicants to possess Valid driver’s license.

• NB: A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for this position.

• The essential role is to provide leadership, coordinate, plan, manage, and supply effective administration support to the Primary Health Care and Health Programmes in the sub-district.

• Ensure implementation of the District Health System using the PHC approach including Community Based and Outreach Services with the National and Provincial framework.

• Plan for the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI).

• The key performance areas (KPA’s): Preserve good working conditions; optimum resource utilization; process improvement; safety and prevention planning and control; and regularly work within the legislative, regulation and policies frameworks.

• The key results areas (KPA’s): Patient and staff satisfaction always; smooth service management; secure operational cost control; and quality checks occur uninterrupted; and maintain record keeping.

• The supervision and leadership acumen: Strive to have the ability or quality to motivate and inspire others to achieve the set goal; and command the process of planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling activities.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents; and display the capacity in human resource planning, and people management.

• 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 healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za.

• 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.

Department of Health

Johannesburg Health District (Sub District D)

09-01-2026

Do you have basic qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC]?

Do you have a minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable Nursing experience after registration SANC in General Nursing?

• 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.