Health · Circular 36 of 2026

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing)

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Professional Nurse positions at Knysna Hospital requiring SANC registration to deliver and supervise quality nursing care across three graded salary levels.

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 SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends.
  • Willingness to rotate to other wards in the facility.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies including Health Care 2023, Sustainable Development Goals.

Duties

  • Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care).
  • Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
  • Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
  • Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
  • Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
  • Provision of support to nursing services.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms CG Wagener Tel No: (044) 302 -8400

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 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 change in registration status). 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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/354, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Knysna, Western Cape
Salary
R337 359 – R495 423 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
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How to apply →

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