This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (VARIOUS COMPONENTS) (X8 POSTS)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate to other departments. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Practices. Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices. Ability to interpret basic clinical signs and symptoms. Basic computer literacy.

Duties

Development and implementation of basic patient care. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. 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

Ms T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109

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 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.