This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY: OPERATING THEATRE
Department of Health
- Reference number
- KDHC 11/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 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
Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing. A post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. A minimum of 14 years of appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in a specific field after obtaining a post-basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, And Competencies Required. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames. High level of accuracy. Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations. Report Writing Skills Computer Literacy Planning and Organizing.
Duties
Render an optimal holistic specialised nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses. Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards. Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit. Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures. Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records. Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care. Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies. Strengthen ethics and professionalism. Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training. Ensure that equipment and machinery is available and functional at all time. Attend to meetings, workshops and training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
Where to send your application
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 9 September 2026.
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