This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: NURSING STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Office of Nursing Services
- Reference number
- NDOH 67/2026
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), (basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate and an appropriate NQF 7 in Nursing as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate qualification in Health Science Management and Nursing Education will be an advantage. Honours / Master’s qualification in nursing will be an added advantage. Registration with South African Nursing Council. At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in nursing environment. Deep contextual understanding knowledge and understanding of the health care system and understanding nursing profession nationally, regionally and internationally. Knowledge in stakeholder management, in-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing and midwifery research-related issues, i.e. key research priorities. Good communication (verbal and written), strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial, change and knowledge management, managerial and analytic, problem-solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.
Duties
Develop and implement plans and priorities for liaison with, and coordination and management of intra and inter professional stakeholders, including health sector workforce professional bodies; regulators organised labour. Revive forums for inter-sectoral collaboration, liaison and networking communities to discuss issues of common concern regarding service rendered by nurses. Identify and ensure the provision of solutions for nursing and midwifery issues based on the research findings. Support cluster directorates in the translation of research findings into nursing education and practice to improve patient outcomes and service delivery. Promote nursing as the career of choice. Develop a marketing and communication strategy for the nursing profession. Provide overall management of the directorate: nursing stakeholder management & compliance. Mobilize resources/support from development partners for the strategic programmes of the Directorate.
Where to send your application
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
Enquiries
Dr Matandela Tel No: (012) 395 9671
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 10 September 2026.
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