Health · Circular 27 of 2026

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing) (VARIOUS

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Professional Nurse positions across multiple Western Cape primary healthcare facilities, requiring a nursing diploma or degree with SANC registration, with salaries graded from R337359 to R495423 per annum.

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/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: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
  • Must be willing to assist at other facilities within the Substructure.
  • Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Health promotion and team building.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties

  • Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context.
  • Maintain ethical practices within legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Maintain a constructive working relationship will all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care team.
  • Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Participate in training programmes and research activities.
  • Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Dr L Fillies Tel No: (021) 202-0933) (Southern Western Sub-structure) Ms B Botlane, Tel No: (021) 833-5210/1 (Saxon Sea CDC) Ms T Ahjam Tel No: (021) 810-8040 (Hout Bay CDC) Ms L Van Wyk Tel No: (021) 797-8171 (Lady Michaelis CDC) Ms Z Sambo Tel No: (021) 703-3131 (Lotus River CDC) Mr R Hall Tel No: (021) 200-4501 (Du Noon CHC) Ms C Adams Tel No: (021) 713-9800 (Retreat CHC) Ms R Klink Tel No: (021) 833-5400/01/05 (District Six CDC)

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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 to 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). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 27/280, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 17 August 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
structure, Western Cape
Salary
R337 359 – R495 423 p/a
Closing date
17 August 2026, 17:00PM Closed
Reference
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