Health · Circular 36 of 2026
Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Staff Nurse positions at Sonstraal Hospital in the Western Cape, requiring SANC registration as a Staff Nurse, with salaries ranging from grade 1 to grade 3.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as Staff Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night and day shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime when necessary.
- Willingness to work in all wards.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal relationships.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
Duties
- Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
- Provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
- 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. N. Liebenberg Tel No: (021) 837 8088
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a practical test. “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 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 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 36/373, 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
- Sonstraal Hospital, Western Cape
- Salary
- R229 440 – R319 071 p/a
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.