The Limpopo Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for three-month fixed-term contract positions: 35 Staff Nurse (Grade 1) and 35 Nursing Assistant (Grade 1) posts, available across various districts. Apply now and make a meaningful impact in the health sector!
- POSITIONS: Staff Nurse: Grade 1 X35 Post & Nursing Assistant: Grade 1 X35 Posts
- DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO: 41 of 2025
- DURATION: 3 months fixed-term contract
- LOCATION: Limpopo, South Africa
- CLOSING DATE: 02 September 2025
POSITION 1: STAFF NURSE: GRADE 1: [THREE MONTHS CONTRACT] = 35 POSTS
Salary Notch: R220 614.00 p.a.
CENTRES: Capricorn District [7], Sekhukhune District [7], Vhembe District [7], Waterberg District [7], Mopani District [7]
REQUIREMENTS:
A) Qualifications and Competencies
▪ Qualification that allows registration with SANC as Staff Nurse.
▪ Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Enrolled Nurse.
▪ Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to do after hours work and be on call including shift work.
B) Knowledge and Skills
▪ Basic knowledge of laws that govern the profession.
▪ Basic Nursing skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
▪ Implement nursing care within the scope of practice for Enrolled Nurses.
POSITION 2: NURSING ASSISTANT: GRADE 1: [THREE MONTHS CONTRACT] = 35 POSTS
Salary Notch: R174 261.00 p.a.
CENTRES: Capricorn District [7], Sekhukhune District [7], Vhembe District [7], Waterberg District [7], Mopani District [7]
REQUIREMENTS:
A) Qualifications and Competencies
▪ Qualification that allows registration with SANC as Nursing Assistant.
▪ Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Nursing Assistant.
▪ Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to do after hours work and be on call including shift work.
B) Knowledge and Skills
▪ Basic knowledge of laws that govern the profession.
▪ Basic Nursing skills.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
▪ Implement nursing care within the scope of practice for Nursing Assistants.
Ensure that you read the conditions and requirement of the post BEFORE you apply. By applying it is taken that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the post. Applicants are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidates for three [3] months contract positions of Staff Nurses and Nursing Assistants for HPV campaign in the Department of Health. Applications should include a fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV]. Applicants should complete separate applications where more than one centre is applied for.
The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate ‘not applicable’ or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”.
Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)” or “see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application for employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must be answered.
Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body, and copy of ID must be submitted.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], an Assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.
The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance [Vetting] as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within thirty (30) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within [30] days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
Applicants responding to this circular should quote on the Z83 development is about people!form, the circular number as reference.
Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised in this circular.
Applicants MUST apply using the links provided for each centre. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
The closing date for applications is 02 September 2025
HOW TO APPLY
CENTRES & APPLICATION LINKS
| Position | Centre | Application Link |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Grade 1 | Capricorn District | CLICK HERE |
| Staff Nurse Grade 1 | Waterberg District | CLICK HERE |
| Staff Nurse Grade 1 | Sekhukhune District | CLICK HERE |
| Staff Nurse Grade 1 | Mopani District | CLICK HERE |
| Staff Nurse Grade 1 | Vhembe District | CLICK HERE |
| Nursing Assistant Grade 1 | Capricorn District | CLICK HERE |
| Nursing Assistant Grade 1 | Waterberg District | CLICK HERE |
| Nursing Assistant Grade 1 | Sekhukhune District | CLICK HERE |
| Nursing Assistant Grade 1 | Mopani District | CLICK HERE |
| Nursing Assistant Grade 1 | Vhembe District | CLICK HERE |