Mpumalanga Vacancies

ANNEXURE V

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.

CLOSING DATE : 15 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 Z 83, 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 11/169 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 3: GENERAL SURGERY REF NO:
MPDoH/Mar/26/1250

SALARY R1 322 352 - R1 647 630 per annum
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a

Medical Practitioner n Health Professional Council of SouthAfrica (HPCSA) as
a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice). A valid work permit will
be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective
medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations
and policies. Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as

recommendation. Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination,
clinical assessment and clinical management. Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10)
years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner
(Independent Practice). A minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience
after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or
the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign

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qualified employees. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:
Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and
teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Sound clinical
knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to
work under supervision as an efficient team member. Good communication,

leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Ability to manage patients
independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary.
Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities
within the domain. Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department.
BehaviouralAttributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence
and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.
DUTIES : To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and

objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3
package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and implementation of
guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and training programmes.
Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine. Assist with clinical audits
actively participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to
hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and

services is maintained.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013)
766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013)
766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766
3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

POST 11/170 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY-MATERNITY) (AREA) (PN-
B4) REF NO: MPDoH/Mar/26/1251

SALARY : R755 355 - R863 667 per .annum
CENTRE : Tonga Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the South
African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice R425, (i.e. Diploma /

Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the
SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of ten (10) years’
appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (6) years
referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specific
specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant
specialty. At least three (3) of the period referred to above must be appropriate

/ recognisable experience at management level.ADiploma / Degree in Nursing
Administration and Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge/skills: Basic computer literacy, strong Leadership, Good
communication and Sound Interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure,
manage own time, function as an effective leader of the nursing team.
Implement and manage change. Willingness to work shifts and standby in
accordance with the requirements of the unit and nursing services. Report

writing skills.
DUTIES : Delegate, Supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient
patient care through adequate quality nursing care. Initiate and participate in
health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and
comprehensive information on health care. Develop/establish and maintain
constructive work relationships with nursing and other stakeholders.
Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing

guidelines, practices, standards, policies, PMDS, procedures, Contingency
and Strategic Plans. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial
and physical resources. Quality management including infection control,
information management and clinical audits. Participating in the analysis,
formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and
procedures. Manage human resources. Monitor and ensure proper utilization
of financial and physical resources. Implement all relevant prescripts. Manage

and monitor proper utilization of human financial and material resources.
Manage the budget according to PFMA.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013)
766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013)
766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766
3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

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APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

POST 11/171 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A REF. NO:
MPDoH/Mar/26/1252
(Re-Advertisement)

SALARY : R551 493 – R631 056 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Electronic /
Mechanical / Clinical Engineering as recognized by (SAQA). A minimum of six
(6) years’ experience post qualification as Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical /
Clinical Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s licence. Must be computer

literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point). Good verbal and written
communication skills, and interpersonal sound skills. Ability to work under
pressure.
DUTIES : Responsibilities include but not limited to: Ensuring that Dental equipment
installed and used meet all applicable safety standards. Develop, monitor and
implement maintenance plans for dental equipment in various health
institutions and ensure that the equipment is well maintained and functions

properly. Ensure that applicable Quality assurance programme and Quality
Control (QC) tests are performed at the prescribed frequencies for Dental X-
Rays. Strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, and pneumatics as
work includes the diagnosing mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic faults and
fixing them. Perform all delegated departmental tasks with limited supervision.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103
/ Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339,

Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT
related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

POST 11/172 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER (PN-A5): GENERAL FEMALE MEDICAL REF
NO: MPDoH/Mar/26/1253

SALARY : R549 192 - R629 121 per annum
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the South
African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma /
Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the
SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of seven (7) years of
appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a

Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (2026). A Diploma /
Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added
advantage. . Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing
statutes and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Act,
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele
Principles, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act etc.
DUTIES : Coordination of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a

Professional / legal framework. Manage effectively the supervision and
utilization of resources. Provision of effective support to nursing services.
Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. Display
a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment
and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele and
patient centered Nursing care. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing
team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013)
766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013)
766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766
3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

POST 11/173 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (PN-B1): ORTHOPAEDIC REF. NO:

MPDoH/Mar/26/1254

SALARY : R476 367 – R559 548 per annum
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent plus Basic qualification
accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma /

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Degree in General Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Orthopaedic (2026), a post-basic
nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the
SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 specialty in Orthopaedic Nursing
Science. Minimum of four (4) years appropriate /recognizable experience in

nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC. Ability to
function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound
interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good
supervisory and teaching skills.
DUTIES : Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and
within a professional/legal framework. Provide comprehensive health care
services in the Orthopaedic 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, labor and health care.
Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stake holders.
Ensure compliance of Infection Prevention and Control policies. Ensure that
the equipment is functional and ready all the time. Able to plan and organize

your 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 people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or
religious differences. Ensure adherence to Batho - Pele Principles and
Patient’s Right Charter.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013)

766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013)
766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766
3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

POST 11/174 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (PN-A2): GENERAL NURSING REF.
NO: MPDoH/Jan/26/1255

SALARY : R324 384 – R382 107 per annum
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the SANC
in terms of Government Notice (I.E. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing)
equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing
Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse (2026).Ability to function independently
and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem

solving and decision-making skills.
DUTIES : Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and
nursing standards as determined by the health facility. Promote quality of
nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
Participate in the implementation of the National Core Standards and Ideal
Hospital Realization Framework. Demonstrate effective communication with
patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when

required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality nursing
care. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse
intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and organize
own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Display
a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care
including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements
and expectations (Batho- Pele). Effectively manage resources allocated in your

unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013)
766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013)
766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766
3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.

DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS.
The Mpumalanga Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs is an
Department that provides equal opportunities and the Department’s intention is to promote equity
through the filling of these posts.

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APPLICATIONS : Applications must be posted to: The Director: Human Resource Management,
Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional
Affairs, Private Bag X 11328, Mbombela 1200.
FOR ATTENTION : The Director: HRM & D or Email to: Coghstarecruitment@mpg.gov.za Hand
delivered to: Rhino Building extension 2 No.7 Government Boulevard,

Riverside Park, Mbombela 1...