PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (X3 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
- Helderberg District Hospital, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure Office
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 31 July 2026
- Circular
- No 25 of 2026
Apply with a Z83
Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.
Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
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 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 General 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 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: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekends cover for nursing. Must be willing to rotate within the facility. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem solving, decision-making, good interpersonal skills. Report writing skills. Health promotion and team building.
Duties
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (Clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for 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 and effectively.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Enquiries
Sr T Khumalo Tel No: (021) 850-4796
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 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.
This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.