Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (PHC)

Overview

Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Grade 1 to 2) sought for Gouda Clinic in the Western Cape to manage burden of disease and provide quality primary healthcare.

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 as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) 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 as a Professional Nurse.
• A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years of appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): NIMART training or experience.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation.
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines and standards.

Duties

• Assist with the management of the burden of disease in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the Western Cape.
• Provide and maintain quality of care to all patients and health services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records.
• Effective utilisation of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints.
• Participation in Community events and initiating awareness with regards to health-related issues.
• Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently.
• Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms EJ Williams Tel No: (021) 862-4520

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: Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. 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