Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Occupational

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 specialising in Occupational Health, based at Bellville Health Park under the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683+R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC Occupational Health Nursing Science. (R212).
• 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. - A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Required to travel to provide support within the geographical area of the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Risk Management.
• Good understanding of the District Health Service (DHS).
• Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules, and policies that governs Occupation Health and Safety.
• Experience in OHS.
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office).

Duties

• Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District.
• Support the implementation of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff.
• Ensure an effective provision, coordination, and management of the clinical occupational health services.
• Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health service.
• Participate in Health Risk Assessments within the district.
• Assist in the competency and skill assessment, identification of the need and advice on the education and training of staff.
• Maintains a sound Continuous Professional development.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms R Vallie Tel No: (021) 815-8685

Notes

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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post- basic qualification or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS