PROFESIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Re-advertisement)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a PROFESIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Re-advertisement), based in DANNHAUSER CHC. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423. 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 E-mail Address: DannhauserCHC.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za or www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR Reference number to quote: DANCHC10/2026 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• E Co-ordinate HIV, AIDS and TB Management Sub-programme in context of prevention, treatment care and support for personnel.
• E 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.
• E Champion, promote and advocate proper treatment and care, including employee health and wellness campaigns to respond to the need of employees.
• E Conduct disease profiles amongst the employees and develop quality improvement plan, policies and procedures and ensure timeous implementation.
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• E Co-ordinate healthy lifestyle promotion, medical surveillance (baseline, periodical and exit) and occupational health programmes.
• E Conduct occupational health audits in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant legislation and protocols.
• E Co-ordinate establishment of multi-disciplinary HIV, AIDS, TB, Health and productivity.
• E Management sub-committee as a platform for reflecting on the employee health and wellness issues.
• E Maintain accurate staff records, identify and investigate occupational health diseases and compile statistics and submit report to the CHC management and District Office.
• E 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.

Requirements

• Aminimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing : A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health Nursing Science
• Aminimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as ‘ Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, 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. CENTRE : DANNHAUSER CHC Other benefits : 13 Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing allowance: Prescribed requirements to be met
• Prescribed requirements
• Inhospitable Allowance: 8%
• E 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.
• E Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with the SANC.
• E Current SANC receipt (2026).
• NB: Applicants are required to submit proof of current and previous work experience! Certificate of Service endorsed and stamped by Human Resources KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POST
• E Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant Legal framework.
• E 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.
• E Sound knowledge of the National Core Standards (OHSC) and Data Management.
• E Knowledge of basic human resource and financial management.
• E Ability to formulate occupational health related policies and procedures.
• E Ability to demonstrate good insight of policies and procedures pertaining to occupational and employee health and wellness.
• E Problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• E Co-ordination and planning skills
• E Computer Literacy.
• E Knowledge of all applicable legislation guidelines and policies related to nursing Principles.
• E Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills.