Published: 12 November 2026
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Location: Bertha Gxowa Hospital, Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 8 Enrolled Nurses at Bertha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston. Qualified applicants registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
The positions offer annual salaries ranging from R229,440 to R397,392, depending on the applicable nursing grade.
Applicants must have the required nursing qualifications, current professional registration and relevant experience.
1. Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Enrolled Nurse |
| Department | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Hospital | Bertha Gxowa Hospital |
| Location | Germiston, Gauteng |
| Available posts | 8 |
| Reference number | refs/057346 |
| Closing date | 20 November 2026 |
| Application method | Online only |
2. Salary and Benefits
The advertised annual salary ranges are:
- Grade 1: R229,440 – R260,520
- Grade 2: R272,778 – R310,890
- Grade 3: R319,071 – R397,392
The appropriate salary grade will depend on the applicable public-service appointment and grading requirements.
Applicants should confirm the employment conditions through the official advertisement and recruitment process.
3. Minimum Requirements
To qualify for these Enrolled Nurse positions, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- National Senior Certificate (Matric/Grade 12).
- An appropriate nursing qualification allowing registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Registration with SANC in the Enrolled Nurse category.
- Current SANC registration for 2026.
- At least four years of appropriate nursing experience after registration, subject to the advertisement’s specific experience provisions.
- Basic communication and writing skills.
- Knowledge of nursing legislation and professional standards.
- Willingness to work shifts.
Important: Applicants without nursing qualifications cannot apply using Matric alone.
The advertisement also includes an experience-recognition provision for applicants entering from outside the public service. Candidates who may qualify under this provision should clarify their eligibility with the recruitment office.
4. Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will provide clinical nursing services while maintaining professional healthcare standards.
Their responsibilities include delivering safe nursing care within their professional scope, following hospital policies, supporting patient safety and maintaining effective communication.
Enrolled Nurses will also assist with mentoring Enrolled Nursing Assistants, managing available resources responsibly and maintaining quality nursing services.
Shift work is compulsory.
5. Practical Example: Who Can Apply?
Consider an applicant named Thabo who completed Matric, obtained an appropriate nursing qualification and registered with SANC in 2020.
He has worked as an Enrolled Nurse for six years and holds current professional registration for 2026.
Thabo appears to meet the main qualification, registration and experience requirements and may submit an application.
However, applicants must still pass the department’s screening and recruitment assessments. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee employment.
6. Required Application Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- An updated CV with contactable references.
- Their relevant SANC registration certificate.
- Proof of current SANC registration for 2026.
Download the official Z83 application form
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents according to the department’s instructions.
7. How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted through the Gauteng Provincial Government Professional Job Centre.
Step 1: Open the official vacancy advertisement using the link below.
Step 2: Register an account or sign in to your existing account.
Step 3: Find the Enrolled Nurse vacancy using reference number refs/057346.
Step 4: Complete the application information and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Review your application and submit it before 20 November 2026.
Official Application Link
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 8 ENROLLED NURSE POSTS – GAUTENG GOVERNMENT WEBSITE
This link takes applicants directly to the original vacancy advertisement on the official Gauteng Government website.
Applications sent by email, fax or hand delivery will not be accepted.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply with Matric only?
No. Applicants need an appropriate nursing qualification, SANC registration and relevant professional experience.
Can newly qualified nurses apply?
The advertisement generally requires four years of appropriate post-registration experience, subject to its stated provisions.
What is the closing date?
Applications close on 20 November 2026, unless the department officially changes the deadline.
How will I know whether I was successful?
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you receive no response within three months after the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
9. Contact Details
For enquiries about the vacancy:
Contact person: Ms Z. Mofokeng
Telephone: 011 278 7640
For online application assistance: healthqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Conclusion
The Gauteng Department of Health’s eight Enrolled Nurse vacancies offer an employment opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced nursing professionals.
Applicants should verify their qualifications, prepare the required documents and apply before 20 November 2026.
VIEW THE OFFICIAL VACANCY AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE
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