The Gauteng Department of Health has advertised a wide range of employment opportunities across hospitals, academic health institutions, regional hospitals, nursing colleges, provincial facilities, and specialised health services.
The available positions cover professional nursing, medical specialists, medical officers, medical registrars, radiography, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, administration, human resources, food services, forensic pathology, and other healthcare-related functions.
With vacancies available at different salary levels and closing dates, interested applicants should carefully review the specific requirements for each position before applying.
Why Work at the Gauteng Department of Health?
The Gauteng Department of Health provides opportunities for professionals and support staff to work within the province’s public healthcare system.
Depending on the position, employees may work in hospitals, academic health facilities, nursing education institutions, provincial offices, forensic pathology services, and other healthcare facilities.
Gauteng Department of Health Vacancies 2026 Overview
The vacancy list provided includes opportunities at institutions such as:
- Mamelodi Regional Hospital
- Tambo Memorial Hospital
- Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Gauteng College of Nursing
- Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital
- Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
- Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital
- Sebokeng Hospital
- Pholosong Regional Hospital
- Edenvale Regional Hospital
- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
- Kopanong Hospital
- Cullinan Care and Rehabilitation Centre
- South Rand Hospital
- Weskoppies Hospital
- Dunswart Provincial Laundry
- Central Office, Johannesburg
- Sedibeng District Health Services
- Leratong Regional Hospital
Latest Gauteng Department of Health Jobs
Nursing and Nursing Management Vacancies
The available nursing opportunities include:
- Professional Nurse Specialty (Trauma Nursing Science) – Mamelodi Regional Hospital – closing 9 October 2026
- Professional Nurse (Case Manager) – Tambo Memorial Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Theatre, ICU, Paediatrics, Trauma & Emergency and Maternity – Tambo Memorial Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Academic Head of Department: Mental Health Nursing – Gauteng College of Nursing, Bonalesedi Campus – closing 6 October 2026
- Lecturer PND1/PND2: Mental Health Nursing – Gauteng College of Nursing, Bonalesedi Campus – closing 6 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Critical Care in Trauma – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Trauma – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Operating Theatre – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Orthopaedic – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Ophthalmology – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Nephrology – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Midwifery – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Mental Health – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Nursing Assistant – Helen Joseph Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Critical Care – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Assistant Manager Nursing (PNA7), Night Duty – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 7 October 2026
- Assistant Nursing Manager (Area) – Head Office – closing 2 October 2026
- Enrolled Nursing Assistant – Mamelodi Regional Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- HOD: Student Affairs, Counselling and Development – Gauteng College of Nursing, Rahima Moosa Campus – closing 1 October 2026
- Professional Nurse (General Nursing), Day & Night – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital – closing 1 October 2026
- Professional Nurse (Speciality: Psychiatry), Day & Night – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital – closing 1 October 2026
- PNA2 Professional Nurse Grade 1: Infection Prevention & Control – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital – closing 1 October 2026
- Operational Manager (Speciality) – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital – closing 29 September 2026
- Assistant Manager Nursing PNB4 Speciality (Psychiatry) – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital – closing 29 September 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Advanced Psychiatric Nursing – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Child Nursing – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Staff Nurse – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Nursing Assistant – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Professional Nurse Specialty: Orthopaedic – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Operational Manager Speciality: High Care – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty: Child Nursing – Sebokeng Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Deputy Manager Nursing – Pholosong Regional Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Enrolled Nursing Assistant, Re-Advertisement – Kopanong Hospital – closing 24 September 2026
The supplied vacancy list also includes several nursing lecturer and nursing education opportunities at Gauteng College of Nursing, including Mental Health Nursing, Peri-Operative Nursing, Midwifery, Adult Critical Care Nursing, Child Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Orthopaedic Nursing, Health Science Research Nursing, Health Service Dynamics, Quality Assurance, and Student Affairs.
Medical Officer and Medical Registrar Vacancies
The Department of Health has also listed numerous medical opportunities, including:
- Medical Officer – Tambo Memorial Hospital – closing 6 October 2026
- Medical Officer – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital – closing 1 October 2026
- Medical Officer (Urology) – Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital – closing 1 October 2026
- Medical Officer Grade 1 (Anaesthesia) – Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital – closing 30 September 2026
- Medical Officer Sessions (HAST) – Tambo Memorial Hospital – closing 6 October 2026
- Medical Officer Sessional (Polyclinic) – Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital – closing 30 September 2026
- Medical Officer Grade 1 – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Officer – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Officer: Medical Oncology – Steve Biko Academic Hospital – closing 23 September 2026
- Medical Officer Grade 1–3 (Neurosurgery) – Steve Biko Academic Hospital – closing 23 September 2026
- Medical Officer – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Registrar – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Registrar – Leratong Regional Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Registrar – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Registrar – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, including Anaesthesiology and Psychiatry positions – closing 25 September 2026
- Medical Registrar positions across Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa, Leratong, Thelle Mogoerane and other facilities – various closing dates
- Medical Officers at Chris Hani Baragwanath and Charlotte Maxeke hospitals – closing 28 September 2026
Several of the medical registrar listings involve multiple posts distributed across different Gauteng hospitals.
Medical Specialist Vacancies
Specialist opportunities in the vacancy list include:
- Medical Specialist Grade 1, 2 or 3: Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Specialist Paeds, Sessional – Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Specialist: Psychiatry – Sedibeng District Health Services – closing 28 September 2026
- Medical Specialist (Internal Medicine) – Edenvale Regional Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Medical Specialist – Psychiatry – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Medical Specialist: Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Medical Specialist (Pulmonology) – Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital – closing 30 September 2026
- Medical Specialist (Psychiatry) – Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital – closing 30 September 2026
- Medical Specialist Grade 1–3: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Steve Biko Academic Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- Medical Specialist Grade 1: Radiology – Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Medical Specialist Grade 1–3: Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Pholosong Regional Hospital – closing 24 September 2026
The listed specialist packages vary according to grade and position. For example, the Pholosong Regional Hospital Obstetrics & Gynaecology vacancy lists Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 salary packages.
Allied Health Vacancies
Candidates in allied health professions can also find opportunities within the current listings.
Available positions include:
- Occupational Therapy Technician – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Occupational Therapist Grade 1–3 – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Speech Therapist Grade 1–3 – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Physiotherapist Production Grade 1–3 – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Assistant Director: Speech Therapist and Audiologist – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Occupational Therapist Grade 1 – Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital
- Occupational Therapist Grade 1 – South Rand Hospital
- Clinical Psychologist Grade 1 – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Social Worker – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Diagnostic Radiographer Grade 1–3 – Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- Nuclear Medicine Radiographer – Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- Nuclear Medicine Radiographer – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
- Ultrasound Radiographer Grade 1–3 – Pholosong Regional Hospital
- Chief Dietician Grade 1 – Tambo Memorial Hospital
- Assistant Director: Diagnostic Radiography – Tambo Memorial Hospital
The listed salaries differ according to occupation and grade. For example, the Diagnostic Radiographer position at Steve Biko Academic Hospital lists Grade 1 at R413,121, Grade 2 at R482,499 and Grade 3 at R564,822 per annum, plus benefits.
Administrative and Support Vacancies
The current list also includes non-clinical opportunities supporting healthcare administration and operations.
These include:
- Deputy Director: Professional Development – Central Office, Johannesburg – closing 6 October 2026
- Human Resource Officer Level 7 – Weskoppies Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- Administration Clerk Level 5: Maintenance Artisan (Carpenter) – Weskoppies Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- Administrative Officer: Patient Administration Level 7 – Weskoppies Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- Administrative Officer: Case Management Level 7 – Weskoppies Hospital – closing 2 October 2026
- Financial Clerk, Revenue Department – Edenvale Regional Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Material Recording Clerk – Edenvale Regional Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Deputy Director: Risk Management and Internal Control – Steve Biko Academic Hospital – closing 23 September 2026
- Linen Supervisor Level 4 – Dunswart Provincial Laundry – closing 6 October 2026
- Material Recording Clerk Level 5 – Dunswart Provincial Laundry – closing 29 September 2026
- Human Resources Level 7 – Dunswart Provincial Laundry – closing 29 September 2026
The Dunswart Provincial Laundry listings include positions in linen supervision, material recording and human resources.
Forensic Pathology Opportunities
The vacancy list includes Forensic Pathology Officer (Level 7) positions at:
- Sebokeng FPS – 1 post – closing 2 October 2026
- Roodepoort FPS – 1 post – closing 2 October 2026
These positions carry a listed remuneration of R338,106.00 per annum plus benefits.
Food Service Opportunities
Food-service positions are also available at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital:
- Food Service Supervisor – R201,093 to R236,877 per annum plus benefits – closing 25 September 2026
- Food Service Manager – R280,278 to R330,162 per annum plus benefits – closing 25 September 2026
Other Health Department Opportunities
Other vacancies in the supplied listings include:
- Employee Health Wellness Program Coordinator Grade 1 – South Rand Hospital – closing 29 September 2026
- Senior Clinical Manager: Medical – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 29 September 2026
- Clinical Manager – Medical Services – Pholosong Regional Hospital – closing 24 September 2026
- Head of Clinical Unit: Anaesthesiology – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Head Clinical Unit: Internal Medicine Specialist and Subspecialist – Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Medical Officer: OHS Sessional – Edenvale Regional Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Sessional Occupational Medical Practitioner Grade 1–3 – Pholosong Regional Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
- Cleaners – Weskoppies Hospital – closing 25 September 2026
Who Can Apply?
The vacancies are intended for candidates who meet the specific qualifications, professional registration requirements, experience and other conditions stated in the individual job advertisements.
Because the supplied material is a vacancy-listing page rather than the full individual advertisements, detailed eligibility requirements are not provided for every position. Applicants should therefore open the specific vacancy advertisement before applying.
How to Apply for Gauteng Department of Health Vacancies
Applicants should select the position that matches their qualifications and experience and then open the corresponding vacancy advertisement.
Before submitting an application:
- Read the complete job advertisement.
- Check the qualification and experience requirements.
- Confirm any professional registration requirements.
- Check the salary and closing date.
- Prepare the required application documents.
- Follow the application instructions in the individual advertisement.
- Submit the application before the specified deadline.
Applicants should pay particular attention to closing dates because the vacancies have different deadlines, ranging from 23 September to 9 October 2026 in the supplied listings.
Application Deadlines
The vacancies have different closing dates depending on the position. Some of the earliest deadlines shown in the supplied listings are:
- 23 September 2026: Several positions, including Medical Officer: Medical Oncology, Medical Officer Grade 1–3 Neurosurgery and Deputy Director: Risk Management and Internal Control.
- 24 September 2026: Several Pholosong Regional Hospital positions and the Kopanong Hospital Enrolled Nursing Assistant.
- 25 September 2026: Numerous medical, nursing, allied health, administrative and support positions.
- 28 September 2026: Several Medical Officer, Medical Registrar and Medical Specialist positions.
- 29 September to 2 October 2026: Additional hospital, nursing, administration and specialist vacancies.
- 5 to 9 October 2026: Further professional, nursing and management positions.
Applicants should rely on the closing date shown for their specific vacancy rather than the general list.
Final Thought
The Gauteng Department of Health Vacancies 2026 list contains a broad range of opportunities across clinical, nursing, specialist, allied health, administrative and support functions. With positions spread across major hospitals, healthcare facilities, nursing campuses and provincial offices, candidates should identify the vacancy that matches their qualifications and carefully follow the application instructions provided for that specific post.
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