JOBS AT MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
Mpumalanga Department of Health Vacancies 2026
The Mpumalanga Department of Health has officially opened applications for its 2026 recruitment programme, offering a broad selection of government employment opportunities across the province. The vacancies span multiple sectors within the healthcare system, including medical services, nursing, pharmacy, administration, health information management, and technical support services.
These opportunities are available throughout key districts such as Gert Sibande, Nkangala, and Ehlanzeni, providing career prospects for both experienced professionals and entry-level applicants seeking long-term employment in the public sector.
Applications close on 05 June 2026, and candidates are encouraged to apply early through the department’s official online recruitment portal.
Key Medical and Specialist Positions
One of the most senior roles currently available is the Medical Specialist Grade 1: Family Physician position at Embhuleni Hospital in the Gert Sibande District. The post offers an annual salary package ranging between R1.3 million and R1.4 million. Responsibilities include overseeing family medicine services, mentoring junior healthcare practitioners, and participating in clinical governance initiatives.
In addition, the department is recruiting Medical Officers for facilities including Piet Retief Hospital, Elsie Ballot Hospital, and Standerton Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), with remuneration packages exceeding R1 million annually.
The pharmaceutical sector is also represented through a Pharmacist Grade 1 vacancy at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela. The successful applicant will manage pharmaceutical operations, medicine procurement, stock management, and medication distribution services.
Nursing Opportunities Across Multiple Facilities
Nursing positions form a major component of the current recruitment drive, covering primary healthcare, programme coordination, and advanced nursing specialties.
An Operational Manager Nursing (PHC) vacancy is available at Bethal Town Clinic for candidates with substantial nursing leadership and primary healthcare experience.
The department is also seeking Clinical Programme Coordinators specialising in Mother, Child, Women, Youth and Health (MCWYH), as well as Communicable Diseases Control (CDC). These positions, based in the Msukaligwa Sub-District, focus on programme monitoring, outbreak response, clinical audits, and staff development initiatives.
Furthermore, 18 Professional Nurse Grade 1 positions have been opened across healthcare facilities within the Gert Sibande District, including Piet Retief Hospital, Bethal Hospital, Embhuleni Hospital, Ermelo Hospital, and several local clinics.
Additional vacancies include Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Professional Nurse Advanced Midwifery posts for qualified nursing professionals with specialised expertise.
Administrative and Strategic Planning Positions
The department is simultaneously expanding its administrative workforce through several planning, finance, and human resource management vacancies.
At the Provincial Office in Mbombela, vacancies for Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Assistant Director: Operational Planning are available for candidates with backgrounds in public sector planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Chief Personnel Officer positions at Amajuba Memorial Hospital will focus on recruitment administration, employee benefits management, PERSAL operations, and human resource compliance.
A Health Information Officer vacancy in Ermelo is also available for applicants experienced in DHIS database management, health indicator monitoring, and data quality assurance.
Technical and Support Service Vacancies
Support service opportunities include a Provisioning Administrative Officer position at Carolina Hospital for individuals with experience in finance, logistics, and supply chain management.
The department is additionally recruiting an Artisan Plumber for Amajuba Memorial Hospital to oversee maintenance, plumbing repairs, preventative maintenance programmes, and emergency response services.
Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted online via the Mpumalanga Department of Health recruitment platform. Applicants are required to complete and submit a Z83 application form together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documentation will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
The department has indicated that employment equity principles relating to race, gender, and disability may influence the final selection process.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 90 days after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Growing Demand for Public Healthcare Professionals
The 2026 recruitment campaign highlights the increasing demand for healthcare professionals within South Africa’s public healthcare system. Critical areas such as nursing, pharmacy, disease control, and medical services continue to require skilled personnel as provincial departments work to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.
For many South Africans, these vacancies offer not only secure government employment but also an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to community healthcare development across Mpumalanga.
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