Jobs · KwaZulu-Natal · Social Development
Staff Nurse
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Staff Nurse post at the Kwabadala Centre for the Residential Care of Old Persons in King Cetshwayo District. Suits enrolled nurses registered with SANC who care for older residents.
- Implement basic care plans for residents.
- Provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Use resources effectively.
- Keep to professional and ethical standards and develop yourself professionally.
- Must have Grade 12 / Senior Certificate, a Certificate in Nursing, and SANC registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Only shortlisted candidates must submit proof of current SANC registration.
- Based at the Kwabadala Centre for the Residential Care of Old Persons, King Cetshwayo District. Reference number: DSD25/08/2026KWABADALA. Enquiries: Ms NW Dludla, (035) 794 5018.
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Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate, Certificate in Nursing, Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse, Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Knowledge:
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses, and other relevant legal frameworks;
- Nursing Act;
- Health Act;
- Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Patient Rights Charter;
- Batho-Pele principles;
- Employment Performance Management and Development System.
- Skills/ Core Competencies:
- Communication (verbal and written), Report writing;
- Interpersonal relations, Presentation, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language skills.
Duties
- Implement basic residents care plans;
- Provide basic clinical nursing care;
- Maintain effective utilisation of resources;
- Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.
How to apply
Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA).
For attention:Mrs. PN Mkhize
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Enquiries
Ms NW Dludla Tel No: (035) 794 5018, kwaBadala Centre for the Residential Care of Old Persons
Notes from the department
- The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants.
- Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address.
- Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form.
- It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- NB:
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
- The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets.
- Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment).
- The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts.
- Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification.
- If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.
- Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates.
- It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 202 · open the PDF
POST 36/220: STAFF NURSE REF NO: DSD25/08/2026KWABADALA SALARY: Grade1: R229 440 per annum CENTRE: Kwabadala Centre for the Residential Care of Old Persons: King Cetshwayo District REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate, Certificate in Nursing, Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse, Only Shortlisted candidates will submit proof of Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses, and other relevant legal frameworks; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Employment Performance Management and Development System. Skills/ Core Competencies: Communication (verbal and written), Report writing; Interpersonal relations, Presentation, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language skills. DUTIES: Implement basic residents care plans; Provide basic clinical nursing care; Maintain effective utilisation of resources; Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Ms NW Dludla Tel No: (035) 794 5018, kwaBadala Centre for the Residential Care of Old Persons