CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1: PN-B1 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE)

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: EC 2026/07/01
Salary: R495 423 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre: Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional Centre
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Degree/National Diploma with four years relevant nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with the South African Nursing Council and post basic qualification in Primary Health Care accredited with the Council. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC. Current registration with the council as a professional Nurse. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing, Health, Occupational and Safety Act. Knowledge of Offender Rights Charter and Batho-Pele principles. Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Ability to relieve in different service areas. Co-ordination, planning team building, supervisory, good communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of all applicable legislation guidelines and policies related to nursing principles. Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills. Empathy, tactfulness, integrity and honesty. Report writing skills. Adaptability and conflict management. Ability to coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties

Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health care services through promoting preventative, curative and rehabilitative services for offenders. Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards for primary health care. Conduct routine examination of offenders and treatment of minor ailments according to scope of practice. Render administrative services such as providing accurate statistics for evaluation and future planning. Identifying needs for financial planning and indirect control of expenditure as an integral part of planning and organising, including ordering and control of medicine and medical stock. Develop and ensure implementation of nursing care plans. Updating of offender’s records and participate in clinical records audits. Provide safe and therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.

Where to send your application

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882. Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Corner of Peninsula Drive & Breede River Avenue, Monte Vista, 7406. Contact persons: Ms. A Reddy 021 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi 021 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108. Applications for the above positions can also be submitted online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.

Enquiries

Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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