Reference number: EC 2026/07/02
Salary: R337 359 per annum,
Centre: Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional Centre
Requirements
Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualificationthat allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a
Professional Nurse.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure, communication, report-writing, liaison, coordination, facilitation, problem-solving, planning and organising skills.
Duties
Render comprehensive nursing care to patients through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions in
accordance with prescribed nursing care plans, clinical protocols and professional standards.
Provide nursing services in compliance with applicable healthcare legislation, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the confidentiality of patient information.
Participate in the implementation of quality assurance, infection prevention and control measures to promote safe and effective healthcare services.
Utilise allocated human, material and medical resources efficiently and responsibly.
Promote patient advocacy by responding to patients’ health needs, rights and expectations in line with Batho Pele principles. Provide health education and
counselling to patients, families, communities and collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and patient-centred care.
Participate in continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information
Enquiries
Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N
Tel No: (043) 706 7882
Applications
Send your complete application to:
Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore
Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211. Contact persons:
Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape,
Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Corner
of Peninsula Drive & Breede River Avenue, Monte Vista, 7406. Contact
persons: Ms. A Reddy 021 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi 021 558 0518/ Mr S.
Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108.
Applications for the above positions can also be submitted online at:
https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Candidates must comply with the minimum
appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of
compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department
of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised
posts.