This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: GENERAL
Department of Health
- Reference number
- KDHC 06/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R337 359.per annum Grade 2: R411 978.per annum Grade 3: R495 423. per annum Other Benefits: 13th Cheque: Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
- Centre
- King Dinuzulu Hospital complex
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 1: Experience nil. Current Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Current Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery. 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 Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12. Basic R425 (Degree/ Diploma) in General Nursing with Midwifery. Current registration with SANC (2026). Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, And Competencies Required. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework. Nursing act, Health act, Occupational Health & Safety, Patient Right Charter, Public Services Regulation, Labour Relation act, Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure etc. Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to function as part of the team. Batho Pele Principles Knowledge Management Report Writing Skills Computer Literacy Planning and Organizing.
Duties
Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with scope of practice and nursing standards for KDHC. Utilize human, material and physical resources effectively and efficiently. Perform administrative services, such as providing accurate statistics for evaluation and future planning, identify needs for financial planning and control of expenditure as an integral part of planning and organization. Provide safe and therapeutic environments as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts. Participate in clinical records audits. Promote quality nursing care as directed by standards at KDHC. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to patients’ needs and expectations according to Batho Pele Principles.
Where to send your application
All applications to be forwarded to: Applications should be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department King Dinuzulu Hospital, P O Dormerton, 4015. Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, 75 R.D. Naidu Roads Sydenham, 4015.
Enquiries
Ms. ND Zihle Manager Nursing Tel No: (031) 242 6036
Note
Directions to the Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ 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. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews NB. No payment of S & T And Resettlement Expenditure. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).
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 7 September 2026.
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