FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that until 31 December 2020 the current application for employment (Z83) form will be applicable, however from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective. Should an individual wish to apply for a post on or after 1 January 2021, he/she will be required to submit the new application for employment form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” The fully completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and application must submit copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers licence (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need to be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or the day of the interview following communication from HR.as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s), including a Senior certificate and ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representatively in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

OTHER POSTS
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY - ADVANCED/CHILD PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SCIENCE -PNB1-2 REF NO: HP/01/2025 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 – R559 548 per annum 
Grade 2: R538 99 - R723 954 per annum 
plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (optional), Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. 
CENTRE : Free State Psychiatric Complex 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse plus post-basic course of Advanced /Child Psychiatric with a duration of at least 1-year qualification. Current registration with the SANC (2025/2026). Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the legal framework appropriate for nursing practice. Good Communication Skills and interpersonal relationship. Knowledge of Mental Health act, procedures and legislation. Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Provide more complex and advanced comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in specialty unit a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Give direction and supervision for the implementation of the Nursing plan (clinical practice / quality patient care) as a shift leader. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality Nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to Nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with Nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Ensure that a holistic nursing care services is delivered to all patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the unit. Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Me. ME Semelo Tel No: (051) 407 9207 
APPLICATIONS : https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (MIDWIFERY)- PHC) (PNB1 – PNB2) REF NO: H/P/02/2025 (X5 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 – R559 548 per annum 
Grade 2: R583 989 - R723 954 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional), Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. 
CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District (OMBU) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric, Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC (2025/2026). Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year- post-basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery, with a duration of a least 1 year, accredited with SANC as Professional Nurse of the period referred to above. A valid driver's license will be added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Good communication; Interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Computer literacy. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. 
 
DUTIES : Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and organise own work and support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Me. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706 
APPLICATIONS : https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY - PHC) (PNB1 – PNB2) (X5 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 – R559 548 per annum 
Grade 2: R583 989 - R723 954 per annum 
plus 13th cheque, housing allowance, medical aid (optional), employee must meet the prescribed requirements 
CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District – Kgotsong - Welkom Ref No: H/P/03/2025 
Lejweleputswa District – Tshepong - Welkom Ref No: H/P/04/2025 
Lejweleputswa District – Bophelong - Welkom Ref No: H/P/05/2025 
Lejweleputswa District – Bophelong - Allanridge Ref No: H/P/06/2025 
Lejweleputswa District – Dealsville (Dealsville) Ref No: H/P/07/2025 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma\Degree in Nursing or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC 2025/2026. A minimum of 4 years appropriate\recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate\recognizable experience in Nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate\recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification Health assessment treatment and care (Primary Health Care). Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Health and Safety Act, Health Act, Nursing Act Planning and Organizing skills, Effective Communication skills Co-ordination skills, Collaboration skills, Computer Literacy Skills, Time Management Skills, Problem Solving skills, Report writing skills, Facilitation Skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provision of quality comprehensive community health care. Provide primary preventative health care. Provide curative health care services. Referral to health support services. (rehabilitation, oral health etc. Doctors etc. Specialist). Evaluate and follow-up patients during clinic visits. Initiate treatment, implementation of programmes and evaluations of patients' clinical conditions. Promoting scientific quality nursing care. Individual consultation session. Identify community needs. Initiate minor ailment treatment. Initiate community participation. Coordinate between hospital and community. Maintaining professional secrecy and preventing medico- legal risks. Attend and participate in doctors' visit. Arrange admission and outpatient appointments. Function as a member of the therapeutic team. Continuous evaluation of nursing care and nursing services. Assessment of personal services delivery towards patients. Provision of administration services: Plan and organize daily tasks in clinics in co-operation with Clinical Manager. Complete and control Health Information data of all patients and activities as per policy. Ordering and control of stationary, medical stock, consumables as per delegation in absence of personnel responsible for different services. Ensure the safekeeping of stock assets. Ordering and control of medication as necessary as per delegations in absence of Pharmacist Assistant. Control of medicine prescribed to patients as per EDL. Up to date knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulations and departmental policies. Involvement with community meetings and committees in co-operation with Operational Manager. Identify needs for financial planning and indirect control of expenditure. Provision of education services; Clinical teaching, training and continuous evaluation of sub-category nursing personnel and support services in the clinic Manger. Teaching patients on one-to one basis. Personnel development, i.e. Assessing in-service training, and implementing of training programme in co-operation with clinical Manager. Usage of equipment and machinery: Usage of basic medical equipment. Research responsibility, to assist in regional and departmental projects. Direct and indirect involvement with medical research. Involvement with matching research to the needs of the community. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Me. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706 
APPLICATIONS : https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
 
 
 
 
 
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT REF NO: H/P/08/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R217 092 - R248 226 per annum, OSD 
Grade 2: R252 840 – R294 249 per annum, OSD 
plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional), Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. 
CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12, Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapy Assistant. Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026. Valid driver's license. Knowledge and Skills: They should have good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a team as well as ability to work under pressure in changing environment. Additionally, they should be able to relive colleagues as the need arises and work closely with other disciplines. Wheelchair repair courses will be an advantage. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct basic assessment and carry out treatment in consultation with registered Physiotherapist and per scope of practice, assist Physiotherapist with patient’s treatment sessions, follow clinical/ treatment protocol in professional manner, train and educate patients on use of assistive devices. Inform physiotherapist and supervisor about the patient progress, document, treatment carried out. Participate in health promotion activities through education of individuals and the community. Provide outreach service-screening and treatment of patient. Conduct clinics and the group and other related initiatives as directed by Physiotherapist. Prepare treatment areas and physiotherapy equipment. Compile daily and monthly statistics. Attend monthly staff meetings. Participate in staff development actives and participate in CPD duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Me. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706 
APPLICATIONS : https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment