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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus basic R425 qualification (i.e.

Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Psychiatric Nursing Science.

Diploma in Nursing Management and Administration will be an added advantage. A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

At least six (6) years of the period 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 (03) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the coordination of mental health services at sub district level.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding nursing legislation, mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and public service act and regulations.

Knowledge of national mental health policy framework and strategic plans, Mpumalanga mental health strategy and action plan, the guidelines for licensing mental health NGOs, and ideal clinic/hospital realization & maintenance framework.

Must be computer literacy and have a valid driver’s license.

Good communication, interpersonal, financial, and human resource management skills.

Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context.

Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Able to plan and organize own work.

Strategic planning, project management and policy analysis.

Valid driver’s licence. 169

Duties

Train and support PHC clinicians in ensuring sustained integration of community psychiatric services, promote access and provision of quality mental health services as directed by the policies, norms and standards, guidelines, and protocol.

Participate and support the auditing of health facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and mental health NGOs.

Develop a mental health operational plan for the district.

Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the department.

Participate in the district strategic meetings and reviews.

Assess the quality of community mental health and psychiatric services within the sub-district and develop a quality improvement plan.

Establish referral pathways at all levels of care and liaise with district, regional and tertiary hospitals in cluster.

Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with key stakeholders.

Maintain professional growth and ethical standards and development of self and coworkers.

Develop and submit reports and statistics as required.

Participate in mental health promotions and prevention activities.

Ensure effective utilization of human, material, and financial resource, perform any other duties delegated by supervisor.

How to apply

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