Mpumalanga Vacancies

ANNEXURE S

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: MPUMALANGA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to

promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions.
Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
CLOSING DATE : 09 April 2026
NOTE : N.B: Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid
disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications

and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR
Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are
encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on
or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant
HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are

advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from
various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of
application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you
wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description
and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax
applications will be considered.Applicants must ensure that they fully complete
and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned

applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please
indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal
processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every
recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All
short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90

days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that
their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when
applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is.
www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB:
Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must
consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the
department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised

posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
(People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their
applications).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.

OTHER POSTS

POST 10/388 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): NEUROSURGICAL REF
NO: MPDOH/MAR/26/1236

SALARY : R693 096 – R789 861 per annum
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/
Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the 'South African Nursing
Council' (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2026). A post basic nursing
qualification, with duration of at least one (01) year accredited with the SANC
in Neurosurgical Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in nursing management.
Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after
registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council

(SANC) in General Nursing At least six (05) years of period referred to above
must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the
one (01) year post basic qualification in Neurosurgical Nursing Science. At
least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be
appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: Knowledge
of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant

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legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and
Safety Act Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles. Sound knowledge
and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance
procedure Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving
abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework

Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict
handling and counselling skills. Knowledge of financial and budgetary
prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under
management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including
the nursing strategy, standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing
care, computer skills in basic programs.
DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized

units of Neurosurgical. Demonstrate effective communication with patients,
supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more
complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization and
supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients, promoting,
advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit
adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by
ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are

implemented. Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing
practice. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues
in terms of laid down procedures. Provide supportive supervision and comply
with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in
training and development of staff and nursing students. Monitor implementation
Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital

Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof. Co-
ordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and
evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to
enhance service delivery. Support Nursing Services Management by working
weekend and night duty when required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Glory Mokone Tel No: (013) 766 3340 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No:
(013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa

Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766
3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No:
(013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

POST 10/389 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): TRAUMA & EMERGENCY
REF NO: MPDOH/MAR/26/1237

SALARY : R693 096 – R789 861 per annum
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/
Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the 'South African Nursing
Council' (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2026). A post basic nursing
qualification, with duration of at least one (01) year accredited with the SANC
in Trauma & Emergency Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in nursing

management. Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience
in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing
Council (SANC) in General Nursing At least six (05) years of period referred to
above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining
the one (01) year post basic qualification in Trauma & Emergency Nursing
Science. At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be
appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: Knowledge

of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant
legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and
Safety Act Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles. Sound knowledge
and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance
procedure Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving
abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework
Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict

handling and counselling skills. Knowledge of financial and budgetary
prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under
management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including
the nursing strategy, standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing
care, computer skills in basic programs.

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DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized
units of Trauma & Emergency. Demonstrate effective communication with
patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including
more complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization
and supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients, promoting,

advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit
adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by
ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are
implemented. Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing
practice. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues
in terms of laid down procedures. Provide supportive supervision and comply

with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in
training and development of staff and nursing students. Monitor implementation
Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital
Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof. Co-
ordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and
evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to
enhance service delivery. Support Nursing Services Management by working

weekend and night duty when required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Glory Mokone Tel No: (013) 766 3340 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No:
(013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa
Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766
3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No:
(013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

POST 10/390 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH GRADE 1 REF NO:
MPDOH/MAR/26/1238

SALARY : R638 856 – R6707 625 per annum
CENTRE : Bushbuckridge Sub-District (Malaria Control Programme)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus appropriate
qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health

Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession
(2026). A minimum of three (3) appropriate experiences in the relevant
profession after registration with the (HPCSA) as independent practice of which
five (5) years must be appropriate experience in supervisory / management
level. Knowledge in strategic planning, financial management and budgeting,
monitoring and evaluation. The individual must be able to work under pressure.
Possess a valid driver’s license. Understanding Environmental Health Services

related policies. Strategic leadership qualities and programme management
abilities. Good communication and human relation skills. Problem solving and
decision is making skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s
licence.
DUTIES : Develop and implement environmental health related policies, guidelines,
plans, norms and standards and procedures. Provide capacity to the sub-
districts and municipalities on existing and newly promulgated legislation and

norms and standards. Ensure the implementation of Chapter 3 of the National
Environmental Management Act, 1988 (Act 108 of 1998), Assist in the
development and compilation of Environmental Management Plan for the
National Department of Health and ensure annual compliance reporting in
compliance to NEMA 1998. Facilitate the implementation of health impact
assessment of the development in South Africa. Ensure the integration of
health impact assessment within environmental impact assessment processes

in the country. Coordinate and support the implementation of water quality
monitoring and sanitation programmes by the sub-districts and municipalities.
Capacitate Environmental Health Practitioners in the sub-districts and
municipalities on norms and standards for health water quality monitoring for
protection of public health. Coordinate the implementation of hygiene
promotion programmes in the country towards the implementation of
sustainable development goals. Build capacity of community health workers,

health promoters and environmental health workers on hygiene behaviour
chance promotion. Execute any related activities as directed by the immediate
supervisory / management level.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Glory Mokone Tel No: (013) 766 3340 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No:
(013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa
Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766

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3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No:
(013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

POST 10/391 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (PN-B1): PAEDIATRIC REF NO:
MPDOH/MAR/26/1239

SALARY : R476 367 – R559 548 per annum
CENTRE : Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/
Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with
SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A post basic nursing qualification with
of at least 1year, accredited with the SANC in terms Government Notice R212

in Paediatric / Child Health Nursing Science. A minimum of four (4) years
appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Ability to function
independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills,
problem solving and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching
skills. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical
nursing practices.

DUTIES : Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice of
Paediatric Ward. Ensure effective and efficient management of resources.
Provide quality patient care, follow norms and standards. Participate in quality
improvement programs. Supervise and implement patient care standards.
Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with the statutory
laws governing the nursing profession, labour and health care. Implement
constructive working relations with nurses and other stakeholders. Ensure

compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies. Ensure that equipment
is functional and ready all the time. Ability to prioritize, coordinate activities of
patient management according to protocols. Able to plan and organize own
work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Participate
in staff development and performance management. Report patient safety
incidence, challenges and deficiencies within the unit. Work effectively, co-
operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or

religious differences. Ensure adherence to Batho - Pele Principles and
Patient’s Right Charter.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Glory Mokone Tel No: (013) 766 3340 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No:
(013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa
Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766
3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No:
(013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

POST 10/392 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (PN-B1): OPERATING THEATRE REF
NO: MPDOH/MAR/26/1240

SALARY : R476 367 – R559 548 per annum
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/

Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with
SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A post basic nursing qualification with
of at least 1year, accredited with the SANC in terms Government Notice R212
in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. A minimum of four (4) years
appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Ability to function
independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills,

problem solving and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching
skills. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical
nursing practices.
DUTIES : Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice of
Operating Theatre Unit. Ensure effective and efficient management of
resources. Provide quality patient care, follow norms and standards.
Participate in quality improvement programs. Supervise and implement patient

care standards. Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with
the statutory laws governing the nursing profession, labour and health care.
Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies. Ensure that
equipment is functional and ready all the time. Ability ...