Gauteng Department Of Health Professional Nurse – Specialty Nursing: Critical Care Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R495,423 - R752,913 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

The Gauteng Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse to join their Critical Care team. This permanent employment opportunity offers a chance to provide high-quality specialized nursing care within a public health setting.

This vacancy offers a competitive annual salary package with benefits, varying based on the applicant's grade (Grade 1 R495,423.00 – R581,931.00 p.a. or Grade 2 R607,350.00 – R752,913.00 p.a.). There is one post available, inviting experienced and qualified individuals to contribute to critical care services in Gauteng.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (R425) qualification, which includes a Diploma or Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years of appropriate and recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212/ R.635 in a relevant specialty, such as Critical Care.
• Current (2026) SANC license to practice as a professional nurse.
• Computer literacy.
• Applicants must be prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialized nursing care services.
• Ensure compliance with infection control principles and waste management guidelines.
• Lead in shifts and manage shift working effectively.
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with the Ideal Hospital Realization Framework guidelines, policies, regulations, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Utilize communication and problem-solving skills, and ensure accurate data collection.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring the objectives of the specialized unit in consultation with subordinates.
• Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients, and the public.
• Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Effectively utilize human resources, material resources, and the budget.
• Provide support to Nursing Services, including assisting with the relief of duties for the supervisor.
• Participate in overall specialized unit functions.
• Be flexible to rotate to all Functional Business Units (FBUs) of the institution (internally and externally).
• Participate in training and research activities.
• Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development, as well as the development of subordinates, in line with the SANC CPD framework.
• Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews, and final assessment).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted strictly online. No hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Application Portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Application Process:

• Visit the official Gauteng Provincial Government e-recruitment website at the link provided above.
• Complete and submit your application online.
• You are required to submit a completed CV and the new updated Z83 form.
• The new Z83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
• Ensure the Z83 form is fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete Sections A, B, C, and D in full will lead to disqualification.
• For Sections E, F, and G, it is acceptable to indicate "refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached" if your attached CV provides the required information.
• On your CV, all experience must be listed in chronological order, indicating the employer, position, and exact employment period (DD/MM/YYYY).
• Ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended, along with their location/area.
• The information on your new Z83 form must be consistent with your Curriculum Vitae.
• Do NOT submit copies of qualifications or other relevant documents during the initial application stage.

Important Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.