This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING: VARIOUS WARDS)
Department of Health
- Salary
- Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
- Centre
- Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 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 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 Professional Nurse or General 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Willingness to rotate to other departments if required (excluding maternity). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/ make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Duties
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (Clinical practice/ quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000
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 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 a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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