Professional Nurse Specialty-Advanced Midwife
Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal)
Province:
KwaZulu-Natal
Salary:
R495 423 per annum
Closing Date:
November 16, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
244
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Implement the activities that are aimed at the reduction of infant, under-five, and maternal mortality. Implement activities aimed at the improvement of women's health. Ensure that high-quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing maternal services in the facility, taking into consideration that CARMA objectives, ESMOE, KINC, Helping Babies Breathe, and IMCI programs are properly implemented. Implement BANC and other Antenatal care programs to enhance antenatal care for all pregnant women accessing care at the facility. Ensure that there is proper management and integration of HAST programs within the maternity unit of the facility. Manage the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement of maternal and child health. Instill discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees. Ensure compliance with quality, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, e.g. Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain constructive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services, e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management within the unit
Key Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate. Degree/Diploma in General Nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. 1 Year post basic/post graduate qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (Advanced Midwifery). Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt). A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 1: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience as a General Nurse. Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the speciality after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients' rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za.
For attention: Mrs M. Chandulal
WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: GS 26/26
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 244.
Enquiries
Mr F.S. Matibela-Nursing Manager Tel No: (033) 897 3331
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