MEDICAL ADJUDICATOR: PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GRADE 1-3)

Department of Employment and Labour

Reference number: HR4/4/06/09
Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 – R397 392 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R411 978 – R485 289 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R495 423 – R635 088 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Labour Centre: Durban - Ref No. HR4/4/06/09
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

4 years’ degree/ 3 years’ diploma in Nursing. Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health/ Theatre Technique/ Critical Care will be an advantage. Grade 1: 2-9 years’ experience gained after registration, Grade 2: 10-19 years’ experience gained after registration & Grade 3: 20 years above experience gained after registration in trauma/emergency/internal medical/ general surgery/ Orthopaedics/ theatre at the regional public hospital level or private hospital, gained after registration. Experience in medical claims processing/ insurance environment will be an added advantage. Registration with South African Nursing Council. Knowledge: DoL and Compensation Fund objectives and business functions. Compensation Fund Services. Directorate or sub-directorate goals and performance requirements. Nursing legislations and related legal as well ethical nursing practices. Compensations Fund policies, procedure and processes. Stakeholders and customers. Customers Service (Batho Principles). COIDA tariffs. Technical knowledge. PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Public Service Act. Skills: Required Technical Proficiency. Business Writing Skills. Required IT Skills. Data Capturing. Data and record management. Telephone Skills and Etiquette.

Duties

Provide advice and recommendation in the acceptance of liability. Recommend the approval of medical Accounts. Provide medical advice in the processing of occupational injuries claims. Determine PD (Permanent Disability) and TTD (Total Temporary Disability). Assess medical accounts on occupational injuries claims and OD Medical accounts.

Where to send your application

Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre, PO Box 10074, Marine Parade, 4056 Or hand deliver at Govt Buildings, Masonic Grove, Durban, 4001. For Durban Labour Centre Online Application: Jobs-KZN7@labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr SA Mchunu Tel No: (031) 336 1692 (Durban)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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