PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (VARIOUS COMPONENTS) (X10 POSTS)

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: Southern Western Sub-structure (X3 Posts) Saxon Sea CDC (X1 Post) Hout Bay CDC (X1 Post) Lady Michaelis CDC (X1 Post) Lotus River CDC (X1 Post) Du Noon CHC (X1 Post) Retreat CHC (X1 Post) District Six CDC (X1 Post)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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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 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 appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Must be willing to assist at other facilities within the Substructure. Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem-solving and decision-making. Report writing skills. Health promotion and team building. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties

Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context. Maintain ethical practices within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship will all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Dr L Fillies Tel No: (021) 202-0933) (Southern Western Sub-structure) Ms B Botlane, Tel No: (021) 833-5210/1 (Saxon Sea CDC) Ms T Ahjam Tel No: (021) 810-8040 (Hout Bay CDC) Ms L Van Wyk Tel No: (021) 797-8171 (Lady Michaelis CDC) Ms Z Sambo Tel No: (021) 703-3131 (Lotus River CDC) Mr R Hall Tel No: (021) 200-4501 (Du Noon CHC) Ms C Adams Tel No: (021) 713-9800 (Retreat CHC) Ms R Klink Tel No: (021) 833-5400/01/05 (District Six CDC)

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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 change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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