PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PNB-1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REF NO: in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/235
Job Ref Number
H/P/18/2026
Centre
Free State Psychiatric Complex, Bloemfontein
Salary
Grade 1: R476 367 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing and Midwifery. Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. 1 Year post basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science. Knowledge And Skills Ability to work independently under pressure. Knowledge of Occupational health nursing science. Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety Act and COIDA. Dispensing certificate.
Duties
Conducts physical assessments to diagnose common medical conditions and chronic ill health presented at the occupational health facility. Conducts a health surveillance to identify and evaluate health needs of workers in the workplace. Identifies and analyses hazards and evaluates their effects on workers and the workplace. Facilitate and oversee the development of occupational health programs. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality client care through proper management of relevant programmes. Maintain standards and norms of Nursing practices to promote the healthcare status of healthcare workers. Plans and manages healthcare within the occupational health environment to provide care within ethical norms. Promotes health communication and health literacy for behaviour change. Designs programmes that support a positive lifestyle and individual efforts to lower the risk of disease and injury. Plans, implements and evaluates health promotion campaigns within a team approach. Compiles/Conducts Occupational Risk Exposure Profiles (OREP) at pre-employment, periodic and exit levels of interventions. Manages occupational injuries and diseases in order to minimise residual deficit. Utilise Information Technology (IT) and other management information systems to manage information for the enhancement of service delivery. Identifies the need for EAP for the following health related issues: HIV, STI, alcoholism, substance abuse, chronic diseases, psychosocial conditions, shift work, vulnerable groups such as healthcare workers, violence and executive health management and advises on or refers employees to EAP. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislations.
Enquiries
Me M.E. Semelo Tel No: (051) 407 9207
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/235 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE: PNB-1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REF NO: H/P/18/2026 SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R583 989 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE : Free State Psychiatric Complex, Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing and Midwifery. Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. 1 Year post basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science. Knowledge And Skills Ability to work independently under pressure. Knowledge of Occupational health nursing science. Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety Act and COIDA. Dispensing certificate. DUTIES : Conducts physical assessments to diagnose common medical conditions and chronic ill health presented at the occupational health facility. Conducts a health surveillance to identify and evaluate health needs of workers in the workplace. Identifies and analyses hazards and evaluates their effects on workers and the workplace. Facilitate and oversee the development of occupational health programs. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality client care through proper management of relevant programmes. Maintain standards and norms of Nursing practices to promote the healthcare status of healthcare workers. Plans and manages healthcare within the occupational health environment to provide care within ethical norms. Promotes health communication and health literacy for behaviour change. Designs programmes that support a positive lifestyle and individual efforts to lower the risk of disease and injury. Plans, implements and evaluates health promotion campaigns within a team approach. Compiles/Conducts Occupational Risk Exposure Profiles (OREP) at pre-employment, periodic and exit levels of interventions. Manages occupational injuries and diseases in order to minimise residual deficit. Utilise Information Technology (IT) and other management information systems to manage information for the enhancement of service delivery. Identifies the need for EAP for the following health related issues: HIV, STI, alcoholism, substance abuse, chronic diseases, psychosocial conditions, shift work, vulnerable groups such as healthcare workers, violence and executive health management and advises on or refers employees to EAP. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislations. ENQUIRIES : Me M.E. Semelo Tel No: (051) 407 9207 APPLICATIONS : to be done at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment