PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) (X2 POSTS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Centre: Western/Southern Sub-structure and Klipfontein/Mitchell's Plain Sub-structure (based at Bellville Health Park)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683+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 accredited with the SANC Occupational Health Nursing Science. (R212). OR - A 4 -year Bachelor’s 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 postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Required to travel to provide support within the geographical area of the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Risk Management. Good understanding of the District Health Service (DHS). Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules, and policies that governs Occupation Health and Safety. Experience in OHS. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office).

Duties

Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District. Support the implementation of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff. Ensure an effective provision, coordination, and management of the clinical occupational health services. Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health service. Participate in Health Risk Assessments within the district. Assist in the competency and skill assessment, identification of the need and advice on the education and training of staff. Maintains a sound Continuous Professional development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms R Vallie Tel No: (021) 815-8685

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 post-basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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