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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

APPLICATIONS : Please submit your application, quoting the relevant reference number on your

Z83 application as well as on the envelope to: The Director: Human Resource

Administration, Department of Education, Bloemfontein 9300. (Old Saambou

Building, Ground Floor, corner Charlotte Maxeke and Aliwal Street – Box at

Security and or Private Bag X20565, Bloemfontein, 9300). or: e-mail To E-Mail

Address as indicated on the Advert. Regarding e-mailed applications:

Applications must be submitted as a SINGLE document/One Attachment to the

e-mail address specified for each position. (Kindly Note That E-Mailed

Applications and Attachments Should Not Exceed 15MB). It remains the

candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully

submitted.

CLOSING DATE : 29 October 2025

NOTE : Advertising of vacant public servant posts: Elementary Education &

development conditional grant: HRA circular ps 11 of 2025: Free State

provincial government: provincial administration: Free State Department of

Education It is the intention to promote representativity in the Department

through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from

designated groups, especially in respect of people with disabilities, will receive

preference. Applicants must apply using the NEW Z83 form which can be

downloaded at

https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/

From 1 January

2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application form for

employment (Z83), it will not be considered. Please ensure to complete ALL

fields on the new Z83 application form. A recent comprehensive, detailed

Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing, inter alia, a complete chronological record of

training, experience, competencies, and previous employment record as well

as the names and telephone numbers of three persons willing to act as

referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and

other relevant documents on application but must only submit the Z83 and

curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified

documents). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability

checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records,

qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent

for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to

shortlisted candidates only. Separate applications must be submitted for every

vacancy. N.B.: Please note that: Incomplete and late applications will not be

considered (applications posted, couriered, and received after the closing date

and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered).

The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, e-

mailed or hand-delivered timeously. Failure to comply with the procedure

outlined above, will lead to an application being rejected. Applicants are

requested to complete the new Z83 form properly which must be authenticated

by a signature and initialed on both pages and clearly quoting the relevant Ref

No number for each post applied for. Applicants are informed that applications,

copies of qualifications and CVs will not be returned; Applicants who terminated

their services with voluntary severance packages may not apply; salary

progression on the salary scales is subject to performance assessment; The

FSDoE reserves the right not to fill advertised positions. It is expected of

candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place

determined by the Free State Department of Education. It is the applicants’

responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African

Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Non-RSA residents/permanent residents will

submit proof only when shortlisted. Applicants are respectfully informed that if

no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date,

they must accept that their application has been unsuccessful. Please note it

might be expected of short-listed applicants to complete a project. Successful

candidates on level 13 and higher must undergo a Competency test.

Introduction and general measures: NB: as of 1st July 2006, all new

appointments in the public service have to be part of the Government

Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government

Medical Subsidy. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted

applicants. Entry-level requirement for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on

Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service

Professionalisation Volume 1, a requirement for appointment into SMS posts

is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme

as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The Course is

available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full

details can be obtained by following the below link:

https:www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.

Certificate to be submitted prior to appointment.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 37/75 : DIRECTOR: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT REF NO:

PS11/2025/01

SALARY : R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum. (level 13) An all-inclusive salary

packages the total package includes 70% basic salary, a state contribution to

the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion that may be

structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. This appointment is subject to

the signing of an Annual Performance Agreement and obtaining a security

clearance.

CENTRE : Bloemfontein, Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by South African Qualifications

Authority (SAQA). 5 Years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.

Recommendations: Valid Code B/EB Drivers license. Pre-entry certificate for

the Senior Management Services to be submitted prior to appointment. Strong

conceptual and formulation skills; strong leadership skills with specific

reference to the ability to display thought leadership and co-ordination of

complex applications; strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written

communication skills; outstanding planning, organizational and people

management skills; computer literacy; a highly developed interpretative and

conceptualization/ formulation ability; the ability to render advice and guidance

in an objective and dedicated manner; The ability to multi-task, deal with

ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances;

the ability to persuade and influence; the ability to lead and direct teams of

professionals and service providers and ability to deal with complex situations.

DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Ensure effective and efficient coordination and overall

management of the ECD service in the province. To manage the

implementation of strategic plan, Annual Performance Plan and the

Operational Plan. To manage the performance of the unit in term of the

Children’s Act 38 of 2005 pertaining to partial care and Child Protection as well

as the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and all

other applicable legislations in the ECD sector. Ensure proper Financial

management and coordination in the ECD sector in line with the PFMA and

related policies. Monitor and ensure timely transfer payments to ECDs. Ensure

proper planning, coordination of professional development of Social Workers

and ECD practitioners in the ECD sector. To ensure that Partial care

database/registers are in place and monitored. Ensure that all ECD service is

uploaded on the agreed upon Learner Management System. Ensure that

capacity building support programs and training are conducted and monitored

for ECD management and governance and output assessed. Ensure that the

district quarterly review sessions are arranged and guidance is provided on the

expected outcomes. Ensure the expansion of the ECD service within the

province by providing the necessary support across the districts. Facilitate

Inter-Sectoral Coordination to improve and better the ECD service.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. ET Montso Tel No: (051) 404 8426

APPLICATIONS : erecruitment1@fseducation.gov.za

OTHER POSTS

POST 37/85 : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: FAMILY PHYSICIAN / INTERNAL MEDICINE

GRADE 1-2: REF NO: H/P/01/2025

SALARY : R2 084 754 – R2 492 571.per annum, (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Bongani Regional Hospital: Welkom

REQUIREMENTS : Senior certificate, plus appropriate qualifications that allows registration with

the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical

Specialist (Family Physician); Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026.

Valid driver’s license. A valid work permit will be required from non-South

Africans. A minimum of five (5) year’s appropriate experience as a Medical

Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Family

Physician). Knowledge And Skills: Management skills, good written and verbal

communication skills, leadership and decision-making skills. Knowledge of

Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics,

training of clinical staff, assessment and immediate care of all family physician

patients. Good communication, interpersonal skills, computer literacy financial,

statistical skills and human resource management skills knowledge of relevant

Acts, policies, guidelines and ethical practices. Analytical thinking, independent

decision making and problem-solving skills.

DUTIES : Clinical management of Family Physician department, supervision and training

of clinical staff, teaching of clinical staff, assessment and immediate care of all

Family Physician patients. Provide support to other clinical departments,

ensure departmental administration is order. Participate in clinical governance,

ensure that there is clinical improvement plan to manage patients at Bongani

Regional Hospital. Develop clinical protocols for the department. Provide

leadership and promote effective working environment, Conduct or Perform

clinical audits, manage performance management and development system

for subordinates and ensure continuous development. Establish research

program to facilitate generation new knowledge contract with the Clinical

Manager and subordinates, ensure continuous professional development.

Establish research programme to facilitate generation of new knowledge.

Spearhead projects in accordance with the operational plan of clinical services

management unit. Management of other Remunerative Work Outside Public

Service (RWOPS) for self and other clinical staff. Performance of research

within the department. Develop and enhance training and development of

healthcare workers in family physician department.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Tsoho T Human Resource Management: Bongani Regional Hospital e-mail:

TsohoTP@fshealth.gov.za Phone number: 057 – 916 8285

APPLICATIONS : to be directed to:

https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/

POST 36/86 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (PNB1 -2) FOR CLINICAL

PRECEPTORS): REF NO: H/P/1/2025 3 POSTS

SALARY : Grade 1: R476.367 – R559 548.per annum

Grade 2: R583 989 – R723 954.per annum (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, plus Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Registration with

the SANC as Professional Nurse and current registration. A post-basic nursing

qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in

either Advanced Midwifery, Adult Critical Care or Advanced Paediatric Nursing

Sciences. Current registration with SANC for 2025/ 2026. Added advantage:

Qualification in Nursing Education. Valid Driver’s License. A minimum of 4

years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as

Professional Nurse (PNB1). A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable

experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in

General Nursing (PNB2). At least 10 years of the period referred to above must

be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining

the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Of the period

referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific

speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant

speciality. Knowledge And Skills: Excellent current clinical competencies and

skills in area of speciality. Good organizational, collaborative and interpersonal

skills. Computer literacy including PowerPoint Presentation Skills.

DUTIES : Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on clinical student placement matters

to coordinate clinical learning exposure and the achievement of students’

learning outcomes. Collaborate with the Clinical platforms, NEIs, HEIs, Nursing

Directorate, SANC or other Service Providers to enhance the CPD points’

implementation mandate for nursing. Facilitate the development and updating

of training SOPs and assessment tools to enhance objective determination of

learners’ and qualified nurses’ competencies. Support the functioning and

implementation of Clinical Governance systems and recommendations to

improve compliance and achievement of clinical outcomes. Manage state

resources within own sphere of control effectively and in accordance with the

Supply Chain Management prescripts. Facilitate the use of relevant electronic

systems to capture, record and manage information or data to optimize the

management of patients’ outcomes and clinical decision making. Facilitate the

cascade of the Risk Management Strategy within the UAH/ CETU component.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. J.M. Radebe Tel (051) 405 3415/7

APPLICATIONS : to be done at:

https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

POST 37/87 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY PNB 1 -2 REF NO: H/P/2/2025 (5

POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R476.367 – R559 548.per annum

Grade 2: R583 989 – R723 954.per annum (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Bongani Regional Hospital: Welkom

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, plus diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification

that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a

Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at

least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the following specialties

referred to in the glossary of terms registration with the SANC as Professional

Nurse. i.e. Medical and Surgical Nursing Service, Advanced Midwifery and

Neonatal Nursing Science, Extensive Nursing Science, Oncology Nursing

Science, Operating Theatre Nursing Science and Orthopaedic Nursing

Science. Current registration with SANC for 2025/2026. A minimum of 4 years

appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as

Professional Nurse. A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable

experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in

General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be

appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining

the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. (of the period

referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific

speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant

speciality. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing

legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice.

DUTIES : Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and

nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality

of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards

as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate effective

communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report

writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure

good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons to

diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and

organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing

care. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper

treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond patient’s

needs, requirements expectations (Batho Pele).

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Tsoho T Human Resource Management: Bongani Regional Hospital e-mail:

TsohoTP@fshealth.gov.za Phone number: 057 – 916 8285

APPLICATIONS : to be directed to:

https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/

POST 37/88 : ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING SPECIALTY (PNB 4) (CRITICAL CARE):

REF NO: H/A/1/2025

SALARY : R755 355. per annum. (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, plus Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10

years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a

Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the

period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after

obtaining 1- year post basic qualification in Postgraduate/ Diploma in Critical

Care Nursing Science. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be

appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. Current

registration with SANC for 2025/2026. Knowledge And Skills: Good

organizational and interpersonal skills. Sound clinical competencies and PC

literacy. Knowledgeable about critical care clinical guidelines, norms and

standards.

DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and guidance to implement the Norms and

Standards for Ideal Health Facility Monitoring, OHSC, SANC, the Nursing

Strategy, relevant legislative framework, including the achievement of Annual

Performance Plan outcomes. Promote th e implementation of clinical

governance systems and recommendations within critical care departments.

Supervise and coordinate provision of a professional, safe, quality patient care

by nurses, technologists/ perfusionists, radiographers, surgeons ,

anaesthesiologists and other partners (internal/ external) within the continuum

of critical care for better outcomes and accessibility of life-saving services.

Facilitate cost-effective management and utilization of material resources,

various assets and human capital, including the procurement of buy-outs

needed to provide critical care services in accordance with relevant SCM

directives and legislation (PFMA/ Preferential Procurement Act). Develop and

monitor the implementation of policies and guidelines, programmes,

regulations, procedures and standards pertaining to nurses’ training,

professional development and research. Promote the use of Information

Technology to manage data/ information for the enhancement of

communication systems and service delivery. Promote effective risk

management and cascading of the Risks Action Plan within the critical care

departments.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. J.M. Radebe Tel (051) 405 3415/7

APPLICATIONS : to be done at:

https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

POST 37/89 : ASSISTANT MANAGER GENERAL (PNA -7), SURGICAL & OPD): REF NO:

H/A/2/2025 (2 POSTS)

SALARY : R693 096. per annum (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, plus Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8

years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a

Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the

period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at a

management level. Current registration with SANC for 2025/2026. Added

advantage: A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge And Skills: Good organizational,

communication and interpersonal skills. Sound knowledge of administrative

procedures and competencies including PC literacy. Knowledgeable about

clinical guidelines, norms and standards in medical, surgical and acute mental

health issues.

DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and guidance to implement the Norms and

Standards for Ideal Health Facility Monitoring, OHSC, SANC, the Nursing

Strategy, relevant legislative framework, including the achievement of Annual

Performance Plan outcomes. Promote th e implementation of clinical

governance systems and recommendations within allocated medical and

surgical wards/ clinics. Direct, supervise and coordinate provision of a

professional, safe, quality patient care by nurses, midwives, students, medical

teams, support services and other stakeholders (internal/ external) within the

continuum of medical, surgical and mental health care and for better outcomes

and access to specialized services. Facilitate effective management and

utilization of material resources, various assets and human capital, including

the procurement of buy-outs used to provide medical, surgical and mental

health care services while complying with relevant SCM directives and

legislation (PFMA/ Preferential Procurement Act). Develop and monitor the

implementation of policies and guidelines, programmes, regulations,

procedures and standards pertaining to nurses’ training, professional

development and research. Promote the use of Information Technology to

manage data/ information for the enhancement of communication systems and

service delivery. Promote effective risk management and cascading of the

Risks Action Plan in medical, surgical department.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. JM Radebe Tel (051) 405 3415 or 405 3333

APPLICATIONS : to be done at:

https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

POST 37/90 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY (PNB 3) (MATERNITY ) (REF NO:

H/O/01/2025 (1 POST)

SALARY : R755 355. per annum. (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, plus Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a

Professional Nurse plus a Post Basic Nursing Qualification accredited by

SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology Nursing Science with a

duration of at least 1 year. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable

experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a professional nurse. At

least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable

experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification. Current

registration with SANC for 2025/2026. Added as advantage: A valid driver’s

licence. Knowledge And Skills: Leadership Skills Communication Skills,

Computer literacy. Knowledge of relevant Management and practice

legislation/standards. Ability to lead, plan, organize, co-ordinate and

communicate. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent

decisions. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of all Maternity Antenatal/

Postnatal and Neonatal guidelines

DUTIES : Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other

stakeholders. Implement all strategic mandates of Nursing strategy, Regulated

Norms and Standards, Annual performance. Manage and implement all clinical

governance related matters. Ensure provision of quality nursing care according

to nursing process and patient safety standards. Manage the risks identified in

the Maternity and Neonatal Unit. Responsible for Resources: Human, financial,

material, and assets. Responsible for providing environment conducive to

education and research. Management of Information.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. JM Radebe Tel (051) 405 3415/7

APPLICATIONS : to be done at:

https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

POST 37/91 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER GENERAL (PNA5) (SURGICAL WARDS) -(REF

NO: H/O/02/2025 (3 POSTS)

SALARY : R693 096. per annum. (all-inclusive package – OSD)

CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that

allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years

appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with SANC in

General Nursing. Current registration with SANC for 2025/2026. Knowledge

And Skills: Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Sound clinical competencies in medical and surgical care including PC literacy.

Knowledgeable about clinical guidelines, norms and standards in medical,

surgical and acute mental health issues.

DUTIES : Provide operational leadership and guidance to implement the Norms and

Standards for Ideal Health Facility Monitoring, OHSC, SANC, the Nursing

Strategy, relevant legislative framework, including the achievement of Annual

Performance Plan outcomes. Promote the implementation of clinical

governance systems and recommendations within allocated medical and

surgical wards/ clinics. Direct, supervise and coordinate provision of a

professional, safe, quality patient care by nurses, students, medical teams,

support services and other stakeholders (internal/ external) within the