This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (X3 POSTS)
Department of Health
Cape Winelands Health District
- Salary
- Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum (plus, a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of the basic annual salary)
- Centre
- Robertson Hospital (X2 Posts) Montagu Hospital (X1 Post) Langeberg Sub-district
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 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 Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as 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: Ability to work shifts which include weekends and public holidays. Willingness to work in all departments as operationally required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel). Good interpersonal, communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of Community Oriented Primary care.
Duties
Provision of quality basic nursing patient centred 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
Montagu Hospital- Ms. EJ Van Zyl Tel No: (023) 6141021. Robertson Hospital- Ms S Kortje Tel No: (023) 626 8519.
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 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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