This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PROFESIONAL NURSE (GENERAL STREAM) WITH MIDWIFERY

Department of Health

Component: Primary Health Care (Integrated School Health Programme)

Reference number: VRH 01/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 – R391 515 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 – R478 116 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 – R625 704 per annum Other Benefits: Medical Aid – Optional, Housing Allowance - Employee must meet prescribed requirements, 13th Cheque and 12% rural allowance.
Centre: Vryheid District Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Diploma / B Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with Midwifery. Current SANC receipt. Valid driver’s license. Grade 1: No experience. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Problem solving and decision making. Health promotion and team building. Report writing and presentation skills. Good communication skills: Public speaking, listening and summarizing. Good Interpersonal skills. School Health Policy and Guidelines Relevant Health Programmes viz. HAST, MCWH, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Mental Health, Non- Communicable diseases. Sexuality Education. Batho Pele Principles. Legislation that guides practice. Nursing skills. Driving skills.

Duties

Offering a comprehensive integrated package of ISHP services. Basic health screening of learners as per ISHP policy. Ensuring prompt referrals to a higher level of care or to other sectors whilst working with the Ward Based Primary Health Care Outreach Teams. Ensure the implementation of the Integrated Multi stakeholder Health Promotion and Wellbeing Strategy in the Sub-District/District. Working with all relevant stakeholders ensure well-coordinated and successful HPV Campaigns at stipulated periods. Support all health campaigns as per sub-district/district plans. Working with all relevant stakeholders support ECDs and qualifying schools in being accredited as being health promotion. Attend school health and other related forums to address relevant issues and ensure resolutions. Attend Sub-District and District Community Based Model meetings. Compile monthly and quarterly reports to all levels. Ensure accurate, consistent, complete and reliable data. Conduct data audits of all school health, HPV and other health campaigns. Offer support to the household champions in line with the CBM concept. Support the disclosure and adherence to short term or chronic treatment that learners are on. Support the Expanded Programme on Immunization: Administration of vaccines, Vitamin A, Deworming etc. Support the WBPHCOTs with growth monitoring and Family MUAC projects while working with the Community Health Workers. Fast track all investigations done e.g. sputum collection, blood specimens etc. Working with the sub-district Dental, Eye Care and School Health Teams coordinate outreach services to schools.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid 3100, HR office No: 09 or email to VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. ATS Sibiya Tel No: (034) 982 2111, Ext 5918

Note

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. The contents of this circular minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions without delay. It must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post are made aware on this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work. Directions To Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website (www.kznhealth.gov.za) issued by Minister of DPSA in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations 2016. Applicant must utilize the most recent Z83 form. The Z83 must be fully completed: Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Please note that it is no longer a requirement to submit any qualification or supporting documents, only shortlisted candidate will be required to produce certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number and the position for which you are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the Z83 form. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The appointments are subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (Security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship and previous experience verifications) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification which is the inherent requirement of the job evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof when shortlisted. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The post will be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Target. NB: Sending applications using courier service/email is encouraged as we have challenges with the post office.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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