This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING: HIV/AIDS/STI/TB)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Centre: Stikland Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Provincial HIV/AIDS/STI/TB programmes and the Strategic Plan. Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation. Appropriate experience working with HIV/AIDS/TB patients.

Duties

Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care to mental users with set standards within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr M Gayiya Tel No: (021) 940-4424

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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.