This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING: PHC) (X2 POSTS)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum (Plus an 8% rural allowance of your annual basic salary)
Centre: Skurweberg Mobile and Bella Vista Clinic, Witzenberg Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 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 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Prepared to work at different facilities within the Sub District, inclusive of Mobile facilities, when needed within the community (COPC concept). Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing). Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data, and track referrals on the different electronic systems. Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards.

Duties

Provision of quality basic nursing patient centred care in a Clinic 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. Community participation, outreach and support. 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

Ms N Tyesi 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 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 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.