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The Healthcare Recruiter will play a key role in sourcing, vetting, and placing qualified nurses and care staff into nursing and residential care homes across the region. This individual is responsible for building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring an efficient, ethical, and responsive recruitment service that meets the staffing needs of healthcare providers.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases
• Screen, interview, and assess suitability of candidates in line with compliance and regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain relationships with nursing homes and care providers to understand their ongoing staffing needs
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial engagement to placement and aftercare
• Ensure all necessary checks are completed, including Right to Work, DBS, references, and qualification verification
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client records within the recruitment CRM
• Work towards KPIs and targets relating to placements, revenue, and candidate satisfaction
• Keep up to date with market trends, pay rates, and industry regulations in the health and social care sector

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in healthcare recruitment or a similar high-volume recruitment role
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and care sector compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Results-driven with a focus on providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and CRM tools

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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• Package : R 713 253.00 – R838 326.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• A Grade 12/National Senior Certificate. A Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R.425 (i.e., diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur. A post-basic qualification in: Nursing Education and Nursing Administration registered with SANC. Currently registered with SANC. A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery. A minimum of 5 years, of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining the one-year Post–basic qualification in Nursing Education. A post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health assessment, Treatment and Care programme (R.48). Master’s degree in nursing. Computer literacy. A certificate/ Proof of registration in Assessor and Moderator. Valid driver’s licence. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of procedures and processes related to basic and post basic programmes, knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislations, Code of ethics and Professional Practice of South African Nursing Council. Knowledge in Human Resource and Finance matters. Sound communication and Leadership skills. Good communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Duties :

• Coordinate the facilitation of teaching and learning in theory and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Collaborate with other stakeholders and build a sound relationship within the Department of Health. Participate in day-to-day management of the Campus. Coordinate scholarly research and community engagement activities. Facilitate budget needs for Academic components of the campus. Provide Academic support to students. Develop, implement, review, and evaluate the curricula of academic programmes.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at 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. 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”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Gauteng College of Nursing (GCON)- Ann Latsky Campus

Closing Date : 29-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma or Degree that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur?

Do you have a post-basic qualification in: Nursing Education and Nursing Administration registered with SANC?

Do you have certificate/ Proof of registration in Assessor and Moderator?

Do you have proof of current registration with SANC?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

LECTURER - POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADULT CRITICAL CARE NURSING (R.635) PND 1/2

• Reference Number : REFS/023239
• Directorate : Nursing Education and Training
• Number of Posts : 3
• Enquiries : Mr. J Machaba (Campus Registrar) – (011) 247 -3300/45

Requirements :

• A Grade 12/ National Senior Certificate. A Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of government notice R.425 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur. (i.e., Diploma/ Degree in Nursing). An Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing Education. Post Basic Diploma in Medical and Surgical: Critical Care Nursing (R.212) registered with SANC. Master’s degree in nursing (Applicants who are in the data analysis stage of the research may be considered). Proof of current registration with SANC. A certificate in Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage. Good communication, supervisory, report writing, and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure. Computer literacy/ certificate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). A valid driver’s license.PNDI: A minimum of 4 years of appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after being registered as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur. Teaching experience in Nursing will be an added advantage.PNDII: A minimum of 14 years of appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after being registered as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur, at least 10 years of the period must be appropriate experience in Nursing Education.

Duties :

• Facilitate the provision of Education and Training of Postgraduate Diploma students in both clinical and theory. Guide, support and exercise control over Postgraduate Diploma students Implement assessment strategies to determine students’ competency. Support the Vision and Mission of the College through participation in Campus and College committee meetings and activities. Participate in Scholarly Research and Community Engagement activities at the Campus and College. Participate in curriculum implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and review.

Notes :

• NOTES: Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at 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. 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”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Gauteng College of Nursing (GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS)

Closing Date : 29-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Diploma or Degree that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur?

Do you have Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing Education and Post Basic Diploma in Medical and Surgical: Critical Care Nursing (R.212) registered with SANC?

Do you have proof of current registration with SANC?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.