Job Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice R425, (Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least six (6) years referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Orthopaedics / Critical Care. At least three (3) of the periods referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. A Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Basic computer literacy. Strong Leadership. Good communication and Sound Interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage own time, function as an effective leader of the nursing team. Implement and manage change. Willingness to work shifts and standby in accordance with the requirements of the unit and nursing services. Report writing skills.
Duties
Delegate, Supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate quality nursing care. Initiate and participate in health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and comprehensive information on health care. Develop/establish and maintain constructive work relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, policies, PMDS, procedures, Contingency and Strategic Plans. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Quality management including infection control, information management and clinical audits. Participating in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Manage human resources. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of financial and physical resources. Implement all relevant prescripts. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human financial and material resources. Manage the budget according to PFMA.
What is the Salary
R785 568 – R898 215 per annum, plus benefits and 13th cheque and Medical Aid optional. Housing Allowance meet prescribed
Location
King Dinuzulu Hospital complex
How to Apply
Ms. ND Zihle Manager Nursing Tel No: (031) 242 6036
All applications to 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.
Apply Before:
9/4/2026
Reference No:
KDHC 09/2026
Additional Information
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
