PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (X6 POSTS) West Coast Health District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: West Coast TB Centre, Sonstraal Hospital | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- OR – A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- OR – A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as 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 requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by Supervisor.
- Willingness to rotate within different units.
- Ability to do relief duties at Infectious Disease Hospital, Malmesbury if required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
Duties
- Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
- Effective utilisation of resources.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
- Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
- Participation in training and research.
- Provision of quality basic nursing patient centered care in a hospital setting.
Enquiries
Ms N Liebenberg Tel No: (021) 815-8340
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).
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Original Text
West Coast Health District
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
CENTRE : West Coast TB Centre, Sonstraal Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows
registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. OR – A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. OR – A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration
with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional
Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of
10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as 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 requirements of
the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by Supervisor. Willingness to rotate within
different units. Ability to do relief duties at Infectious Disease Hospital,
Malmesbury if required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and
conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health
Western Cape.
DUTIES : Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain
professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of
Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research. Provision of quality basic nursing patient centered care in a hospital setting.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Liebenberg Tel No: (021) 815-8340
NOTE : 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).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.