Health · Circular 33 of 2026

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL) (PRIMARY Health

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Professional Nurse positions at Overstrand PHC providing comprehensive primary health care and supervising quality service delivery.

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 Professional Nurse.
  • Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence.
  • Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
  • NIMART, BANC trained or experience.

Duties

  • Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive care within the Primary Health Care context.
  • Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory framework.
  • Maintain a constructive working relationship with 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

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

Enquiries: Mr M Magele Tel No: (028) 312-1012

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency 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. 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

Post 33/226, sourced from the DPSA Circular 33 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 28 September 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach, Western Cape
Salary
R337 359 – R495 423 p/a
Closing date
28 September 2026, 17:00PM
Reference
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.