This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING: INPATIENTS)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Centre: Ceres Hospital, Witzenberg Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Or A 4 year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3-year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Working shifts, including day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays. Willingness to perform overtime and standby duties, and to rotate/assist in all departments (excluding maternity ward) as required, in line with operational needs. Willingness to be trained in theatre (If not already skilled) and assist with theatre coverage when required. Ability to work under pressure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good leadership, planning, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Enhance patient care through the implementation of SOP’s, policies, and guidelines. Knowledge of the legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Provision of quality basic nursing patient centered care in a hospital setting. Provision of optimal, holistic clinical and elementary nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of human and financial resources, Information management and support services. Improving quality of health services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr GH Vermeulen, tel. no. (023) 316-9600

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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