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

Department of Health

West Coast Health District

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Centre: Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 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/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 with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and night duty as well as overtime when necessary. Ability to work in a high stress environment and willingness to rotate between Wards. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.

Duties

Provision of Optimal, Holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of Support to nursing 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 LK Wagenaar Tel No: (027) 213-2039

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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