Circular 31 of 2026 · Post 31/216

PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL STREAM) WITH MIDWIFERY

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

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Closing date not available

Job details

Circular
31 of 2026
Page No.
26–27
Circular Post
31/216
Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

Application and salary information

Salary

Grade 1: R337 359 – R397 392 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 – R485 289 per annum
plus 8% rural allowance Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements).

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Sundumbili CHC (Ohwebede Clinic)
Reference information
OHW 02/2026
Salary information
Grade 1: R337 359 – R397 392 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 – R485 289 per annum
plus 8% rural allowance Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements).

Requirements

  • Grade 1: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse.
  • Current SANC (2026) receipt.
  • No experience.

Duties

  • Participate in the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care.
  • Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
  • Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
  • Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
  • Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide comprehensive, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care including deliveries and management of obstetric emergencies.
  • Perform physical assessments, diagnose and treat common health problems in line with scope of practice and PHC guidelines.
  • Manage Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programmes, EPI, Family Planning.
  • Provide HIV, TB, STI and NCD management and ensure adherence to 95/95/95 targets.
  • Maintain accurate patient records, registers and data capturing.
  • Ensure cost-effective use of equipment, stock and recourses.
  • Report losses/damages.
  • Supervise and mentor Staff Nurses, ENA’s and CHW’s.
  • Implement and monitor priority programmes as per Ideal Clinic standards.
  • Reduce risk of litigation by applying correct clinical protocols.
  • Contribute to achieving Ideal Clinic Realisation Status.
  • Participate in on-call system to ensure 24/7 service delivery.

Enquiries

Mr PE Mthethwa Tel No: (032) 454 0066 APPLICATIOBNS : Please forward all applications to: The Director: Human Resource Management Services, Sundumbili CHC, Private Bag X6032, Sundumbili, 4490 OR Hand delivered to: Sundumbili CHC, A682 Msomuhle Road, Sundumbili, Mandeni, 4490 or Email it to Vuyile.Gcabashe@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms. V Gcabashe

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Acting Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900.

Notes and Z83 guidance

Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application form for employment which is obtainable at any Government Department or the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full. The reference number must be indicated in provided form Z83 e g. EMRSILE 01/2024. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as Educational qualification dates(s) of registration with council, relevant work experience and periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV.

  • Applicants are not required to submit Copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
  • Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the

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Original Text
POST 31/216 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL STREAM) WITH MIDWIFERY REF NO: OHW 02/2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Ohwebede Clinic
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 – R397 392 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 – R485 289 per annum
plus 8% rural allowance Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical aid (optional), and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements).
CENTRE : Sundumbili CHC (Ohwebede Clinic)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC
as a General Nurse. Current SANC (2026) receipt. No experience.
Requirements: Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in
General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in
General Nursing. NB: 1. Please note that most of the Clinics in Mandeni Sub
District operates from 07h00 to 16h00 (Mandeni and Hlomendlini). Sundumbili and Isithebe Clinic operates over 24 hours, Ohwebede, Dokodweni, Ndulinde
and Macambini Clinic operates on call after 16h00. 2. Staff may be requested to relieve/ allocated in any of the seven (07) facilities within the Sub District if
and when the need arises. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence
Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks as such as: Nursing Act, Health
Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act e.g. Disciplinary
Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Good communication skills.
Report writing skill, Facilitation skills. Coordination skills. Liaison skills
Networking skills. Problem solving skills. Information Management. Planning and organizing. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Participate in the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality
nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a
constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Provide
comprehensive, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care including deliveries and management of obstetric emergencies. Perform physical assessments,
diagnose and treat common health problems in line with scope of practice and
PHC guidelines. Manage Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programmes,
EPI, Family Planning. Provide HIV, TB, STI and NCD management and ensure adherence to 95/95/95 targets. Maintain accurate patient records, registers
and data capturing. Ensure cost-effective use of equipment, stock and recourses. Report losses/damages. Supervise and mentor Staff Nurses, ENA’s
and CHW’s. Implement and monitor priority programmes as per Ideal Clinic standards. Reduce risk of litigation by applying correct clinical protocols.
Contribute to achieving Ideal Clinic Realisation Status. Participate in on-call system to ensure 24/7 service delivery.
ENQUIRIES : Mr PE Mthethwa Tel No: (032) 454 0066 APPLICATIOBNS : Please forward all applications to: The Director: Human Resource
Management Services, Sundumbili CHC, Private Bag X6032, Sundumbili,
4490 OR Hand delivered to: Sundumbili CHC, A682 Msomuhle Road,
Sundumbili, Mandeni, 4490 or Email it to Vuyile.Gcabashe@kznhealth.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. V Gcabashe
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application form for employment which is obtainable at any
Government Department or the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full. The reference number must be indicated in provided
form Z83 e g. EMRSILE 01/2024. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as Educational qualification dates(s) of registration with council, relevant
work experience and periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV.
Applicants are not required to submit Copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the
closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from
NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification
from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for
the post Further, respective successful candidate will be required to enter into a permanent employment contract with the Department of Health and a
Performance Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3
months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Department Reserves the Right to or not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s) Applicants in possession of a foreign qualifications are not required to submit Copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested only if shortlisted. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 11 September 2026

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