Professional Nurse Specialty- Occupational Health

What you will need

• Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10 / or National Certificate plus basic R 425 qualification i.e.
• Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with the SANC.
• Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Current SANC receipt (2026).
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required for the post: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant Legal framework.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the latest Employee Health and Wellness Framework for the public service.
• Sound knowledge of the National Core Standards (OHSC) and Data Management.
• Knowledge of basic human resource and financial management.
• Ability to formulate occupational health related policies and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate good insight of policies and procedures pertaining to occupational and employee health and wellness.
• Problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Co-ordination and planning skills Computer Literacy.
• Knowledge of all applicable legislation guidelines and policies related to nursing Principles.
• Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills.

Experience

Occupational Health Nurse Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Occupational Health Nurse Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, 157 of which at least 10 years must be appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the one year Post Basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with SANC.

Professional registration

Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with the SANC. Occupational Health Nurse Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Occupational Health Nurse Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, 157 of which at least 10 years must be appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the one year Post Basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with SANC. Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC). Current SANC receipt (2026).

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required for the post: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant Legal framework.
• Problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Co-ordination and planning skills Computer Literacy.
• Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills.

Key responsibilities

• Co-ordinate HIV, AIDS and TB Management Sub-programme in context of prevention, treatment care and support for personnel.
• Work as part of the multi- disciplinary team to ensure quality of care, including working cooperatively with all employees of diverse social, religious and cultural backgrounds on the development of orientation and induction programme.
• Champion, promote and advocate proper treatment and care, including employee health and wellness campaigns to respond to the need of employees.
• Conduct disease profiles amongst the employees and develop quality improvement plan, policies and procedures and ensure timeous implementation.
• Co-ordinate healthy lifestyle promotion, medical surveillance (baseline, periodical and exit) and occupational health programmes.
• Conduct occupational health audits in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant legislation and protocols.
• Co-ordinate establishment of multi- disciplinary HIV, AIDS, TB, Health and productivity.
• Management sub-committee as a platform for reflecting on the employee health and wellness issues.
• Maintain accurate staff records, identify and investigate occupational health diseases and compile statistics and submit report to the CHC management and District Office.
• Develop occupational health business plan in line with institutional plans, manage, plan, monitor, evaluate and review the utilisation of resources as an acting employee health and wellness programme co-ordinator / manager.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

All applications should be forwarded to Assistant Director: HRM; KZN: Department of Health, Hand delivery to: Dannhauser Community Health Centre; No 7 Durnacol Road; Dannhauser, 3080. Email address: [email protected] or www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

• Application method: Hand delivery
• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Dr FP Mtshali
• Telephone: (034) 621 6100

Please note

• (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representativity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.) Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application for employment form (Z83-fully completed) and Curriculum Vitae.
• Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents and proof of current registration with the respective council on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form.
• NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
• Faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
• The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records and citizenship, verification of educational qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
• Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
• NB: Preference will be given to African Male