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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.

How to apply

Email: Coghstarecruitment@mpg.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a prescribed New Z83 application form fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service department.

Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), as well as the relevant highest educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview.

Applicants are discouraged from sending application through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.

No late applications will be accepted.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personal suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, employment references and qualification verification.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.

One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

It is the Applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Authority (SAQA).

The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement with the Department.

The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to the suitable qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998.

The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to these positions. OTHER POST