Professional Nurse Specialty (Occupational Health)

Requirements

Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse. One (1) year post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health. 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 Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. Primary Health Care and Occupational Health Care, knowledge on nursing processes and procedure, nursing status and other relevant legal framework. Good and sound knowledge of compensation for Health and Safety Act No.85 of 1983. Good communication, team building and interpersonal skills. Coordination and liaison, problem solving and report writing. Batho Pele Principles. Computer literacy. Understanding of health programs VIZ, HIV, TB, Communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support and assistance to ensure optimal health status for all employees in the institution and clinics. Roll out occupational health programmes for the hospital and clinics. Conduct medical surveillance programme to employees. Execute all duties, functions and responsibilities in compliance with the OHS Act 85 of 1993, COID Act 130 of 1993 and relevant legislation. Administering and practical implementation of relevant Human Resource Management policies including those related to covid 19. Manage occupational health statistics and report. Develop occupational health and safety training programmes for employees (involving stakeholders with relevant experience).

How to Apply

Notes

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. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The 162 application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. 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 reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 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. Post: EE Targets (African Male) CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026