MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za. Only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note: The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. 
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ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 14 of 2025 dated 25 April 2025, the post of Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (PN-B3): Operating Theatre (Lydenburg Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No.: MPDoH/Apr/25/43 with the closing date of 16 May 2025, has been withdrawn.

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CLINICAL MANAGER (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 REF NO: MPDOH/JUNE/25/112 
SALARY : R1 348 635 - R1 494 765 per annum 
CENTRE : Piet Retief Hospital (Gert Sibande District) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner and proof of current HPCSA registration (2025). A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Postgraduate management qualification will be an added advantage. Computer literacy in Microsoft Package (Word, Excel and Power Point) and a valid driver’s license. Knowledge in Administration, Finance and Supply Chain Management. Strong communication, customer management, leadership, interpersonal skills and strategic management. Problem solving, good analytical and decision-making skills. The prospective incumbent should have knowledge of good administration procedures relating to specific working environments including norms and standards. Good Planning and organizing skills. Sound clinical knowledge of and experience in the respective discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in management in a health service environment. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislations such as the National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), public Service and related regulations and policies. Core-competencies: strategic capabilities and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment. Process Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus. Must be able to work under pressure, cope with the high workload and be willing to manage the hospital after hours. 
 
DUTIES : Provide services as the Clinical Manager-cum-Chief Executive Officer in the hospital. Manage all resources, including human resources. Co-ordinate and supervise the teaching of community servers and junior doctors in the hospital. Organize CPD sessions in the unit. Manage the outpatient clinic in the unit. Participate in quality improvement plans in the hospital. Perform after-hour duties. Ensure that medical staff also comply with PMDS and are evaluated quarterly. Overall control over the organising and inspection of health care services, identification of the needs for health care, the formulation of health care programs and the implementation thereof. Advise various committees at local and national level on medical/ health issues Ensure co-ordination of various clinical and support services. Evaluate needs for medical equipment, taking into account budget and benefits to patients. In training institutions, significant involvement in organising examinations and teaching programmes. Community involvement and development. Development of clinical protocols and guidelines for management. To plan, direct co-ordinate and manage the efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework, to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums. To provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes. Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans. Financial Management: Maximize revenue through collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation and asset and risk management. Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment. Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilization of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including occupation health and safety committees. Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance. Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods are and services are procured in a cost-effective timely manner. Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board. Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as occupational health and safety, manage the institution’s risk to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): MARTENITY REF NO: MPDOH/JUNE/25/113 
SALARY : R693 096 – R789 861 per annum 
CENTRE : Lydenburg Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the 'South African Nursing Council' (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2025). A post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least one (01) year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery. Diploma/Degree in nursing management. Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing At least six (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery. At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles. Sound knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance procedure Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Good interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Knowledge of financial and budgetary prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities including the nursing strategy, standards procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care, computer skills in basic programs. 
 
DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Advanced Midwifery Unit. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required. Effective management, utilization and supervision of all resources. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are implemented. Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures. Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students Monitor implementation of Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof. Co-ordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL NETWORK CONTROLLER REF NO: MPDOH/JUNE/25/114 
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, (plus service benefits) 
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in ICT / IT as recognized by SAQA with three (3) years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Knowledge and Skills: Working knowledge of Windows Server 2016-2022, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Microsoft Office Suites plus M365. Experience in working within the ITIL Framework for Incident, Problem, Change, or Service Experience in the design, planning, and implementation of a Training and Support service. Good Communication and business analysis abilities; Good project management abilities; Sound problem solving abilities. Knowledge of other computing technologies like open-source systems is an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES : To provide ICT solutions in the Department that support Business objectives in terms of Systems & Applications, ICT Infrastructure services, and Client user support. Training to staff members on IT related matters. To analyze and implement Health Systems. To analyze; develop, support in-house systems and implement special projects. To analyze and ensure that PEIS systems is fully implemented. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.