POST 27/197 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL STREAM REF NO: DPKISMH 06 /2026
CENTRE : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years
appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of
20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as
a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Minimum Requirements:
Degree/Diploma qualification that allows registration to General Nursing &
Midwifery. Plus, a relevant post basic qualification in Operating Theatre
nursing. Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Current SANC receipt (2026). 4 years’ experience in General Nursing after
registration as a Professional Nurse. Successful candidate will have to spend
minimum of one year in service. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence
Required: Knowledge of Public Service Acts, regulations and policies.
Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations. Knowledge of nursing care
processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal
frameworks. Good communication, verbal, written, leadership, interpersonal,
problem solving, conflict management and decision making skills. Knowledge
and experience in implementation of Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights
Charter, Code of Conduct. Team building and diversity Management skills.
Previous experience in the following disciplines would be advantageous: -
General surgery. Laparoscopic surgery Orthopaedic surgery, Recovery Room,
CSSD, Obstetric & Gynae.
DUTIES : Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting
and advocating. Proper treatment and care including awareness and
willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations.
Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and
procedures. Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical
guidelines, protocols. Maintain accurate and complete patient records
according to legal requirements. Exercise control over discipline, grievance
and labour relations issues. Promote good working relationships amongst staff
and patients. Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff.
Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate. Ensure effective
participation in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance, etc. Provide
a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms SC Nduli: Nursing Manager – Dr PKISMH Tel No: (031) 530 1565
APPLICATIONS : To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2)
Kwamashu or Emailed To: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered
To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu
FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM
NOTE : The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form
(Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-
www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a
detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of
current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource
Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or
before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column
provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 14/2023. NB: Failure to comply with
the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the
number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is
subject to a positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks
(security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous
employment experience verifications and verification from the company
Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the
post (s). 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. This
Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to
promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2026