This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 TO 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Centre: Klawer Clinic, Matzikama Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) 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 Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC (R48). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A post-graduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Specialist Nurse (Primary Care Nursing and Midwife/accoucheur). Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel to and support other Clinics in the Sub-district when needed. Willing to work on the mobile health clinic bus. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of the Nursing Act and relevant Regulations. Knowledge of the Medicines Control Act, Mental Health Care Act, Child Health Act, and other relevant legislation.

Duties

Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Women’s Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. The effective provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Dr JE Eygelaar Tel No: (027) 213-4070

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the specific speciality category mentioned above with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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