Department of Employment and Labour is hiring Medical Adjudicator (Professional Nurse) x2 posts

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring and invites applications for the vacancy: MEDICAL ADJUDICATOR (PROFESSIONAL NURSE) REF NO: HR4/4/05/27 (X2 POSTS).

• Closing date: 26 May 2023 at 16:00
• Salary: Grade 1: R293 670 – R337 860 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R358 626 – R409 275 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R431 265 – R543 969 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE: Provincial Office: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) year’s nursing Degree/three years’ Diploma. Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health/Theatre Technique/Critical Care will be an advantage. Valid driver’s licence.

Experience in trauma/emergency/internal medicine/general surgery/orthopaedics/theatre at the regional public or private hospital is required:

• Grade 1: 2-9 years’ experience gained after registration.
• Grade 2: 10-19 years’ experience gained after registration.
• Grade 3: 20 years above experience gained after registration.

Experience in medical claims processing/insurance environment will be an added advantage. Registration
with the South African Nursing Council.

Knowledge: DoL and Compensation Fund objectives and business functions. Compensation Fund Services. Directorate or sub-directorate goals and performance requirements. Nursing legislations and related legal as well as ethical nursing practices.

Compensation Fund policies, procedures and processes. Stakeholders and customers. Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles). COIDA tariffs. Technical knowledge. PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Public Service Act.

Skills: Required Technical Proficiency. Business writing. Required IT skills. Data capturing. Data and records management. Telephone Skills and Etiquette.

DUTIES: Provide advice and recommendation in the acceptance of liability. Recommend the approval of medical accounts. Provide medical advice on the processing of occupational injury claims. Determine PD (Permanent Disability) and TTD (Total Temporary Disability). Assess medical accounts on occupational injury claims and OD medical accounts.

ENQUIRIES: Mr MO Maluleke Tel No: 018 387 8100

APPLICATIONS: To apply follow the link https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/ and follow all steps.

NOTE/ Instruction: Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant (Part F must be answered and declaration must be completely signed).

Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.

The Department does not accept applications via email or fax.