CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER

Department of Health

Reference number: NKA/ESIB02/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 - R581 931 per annum, Plus 8%rural allowance Grade 2: R607 350 - R752 913 per annum, Plus 8%rural allowance Benefits: Plus 13th cheque, Housing Allowance and Medical aid optional Employee must meet prescribed requirements
Centre: Nkandla Hospital: Esibhudeni Clinic
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior certificate (Grade 12) Degree / National Diploma in nursing that allow registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery, A post-basic nurse qualification, with a duration of at least one (1) year accredited with SANC in Clinical Nursing Science, assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care, Current SANC receipt (2026), Grade 1: A minimum of four (04) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least ten (10) year of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable after obtaining one (01) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, Excellent communication skills, human relations and ability to teach and train staff within a team, Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationship within a diverse community, Knowledge of health and public service legislation, regulations and policies, Appropriate understanding of nursing scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by primary Health Care, Basic computer literacy to enhance service delivery, Effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals, Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team at all levels and work effectively to maintain high levels of service delivery, Knowledge of labour relations and disciplinary procedures, Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices, Planning, organizing, leading, controlling, delegation, supervisory, communication, motivation, decision-making, problem-solving disciplinary and co-ordination skills.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership in the delivery of integrated DHS based on relevant policy imperatives, Development of PHC systems and Reduction of the burden of diseases (Implement the Wellbeing and Health Promotion Strategy fully in the facility) Implementation of Health programs and service package, create an enabling environment for the delivery of quality Healthcare services and clinical governance (ICRM, QA, Regulated Norms and Standards, CUP), Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources, HRD, Budget, Transport, Equipment etc, Monitor and evaluate DHS activities and Management of Records, Data, and performance information, Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing, Assist the Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic, Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good Nursing Care in the clinic Promote preventive and promotive health for clients and the community in the clinic, Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic, Ability to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the clinic, To provide nursing care that leads to improve service delivery by upholding Batho Pele principles, Maintain clinical competencies by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing are implemented in the clinic, Ensure clinical intervention to clients including administering of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic, Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of self care.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 491 Mbatha Lane, Nkandla, 3855 or by email Sibongiseni.Dlamini@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mrs. BW Motloung Tel No: (035) 833 5000, Ext. 5090

Note

Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application form for employment which is obtainable at any Government Department or the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full. The reference number must be indicated in provided form Z83 e.g. NKA/MPA01/2026. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as Educational date(s) of registration with council, relevant work experience and periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV. Applicants are not required to submit Copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. Application must be submitted on or before the closing date. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you 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 positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. Person with disability should feel free to apply for the post. Further, respective successful candidates will be required to enter into a permanent employment contract with the Department of Health and a Performance Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor. Applicants are respectfully informed that, the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Department Reserves the Right to or not to make appointments to the advertised posts Applicants in possession of a foreign qualifications are not required to submit Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Such documents will be requested only if shortlisted. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to undermine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. EE Target: African Male and Person with disability,

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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