This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) (VARIOUS COMPONENTS)
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
- Valkenberg Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to perform shift work, rotation in night duty and over weekends/public holidays. Willingness to work in all departments/wards according to the operational needs of the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills. Computer literacy in MS Office and Outlook. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation.
Duties
Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care to mental users with set standards within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Mr T Yusi Tel No: (021) 440-3348
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 a change in registration status).
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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