PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 OR 2 (SPECIALTY: MATERNITY) Cape Winelands Health District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Stellenbosch Hospital | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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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 in: A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited Midwifery.
Salary
Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
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.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212).
- 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 (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited Midwifery.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology Nursing Science, after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing.
- Deputizing for the Operational Manager: Obstetrics.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook).
- Implement skills to plan and organize the service by problem solving and decision making.
- Leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives in the Obstetrics Department.
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
- Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
Duties
- Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as Professional Nurse in the Obstetric department Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support staff with surgical and medical procedures.
- Maintain &promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others.
- Display of core values of the Department of Health &
- Wellness in the WCH.
- In the execution of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to public service.
Enquiries
Ms M Manus Tel No: (021) 833-9201
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. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within the predetermined period of time. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Stellenbosch Hospital
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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least
1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing
Science (R212). 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 (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited Midwifery. Registration with a professional
council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional
Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology
Nursing Science, after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Deputizing for the Operational Manager: Obstetrics.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Computer literacy (MS
Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook). Implement skills to plan and organize the service by problem solving and decision making. Leadership towards the
realization of strategic goals and objectives in the Obstetrics Department.
Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and
verbal).
DUTIES : Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing
personnel as Professional Nurse in the Obstetric department Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Render and
supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support staff with surgical and medical procedures. Maintain &promote professional growth/ethical standards
and development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health & Wellness in the WCH. In the execution of duties, while practicing
within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to public service.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Manus Tel No: (021) 833-9201
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. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the
necessary qualification within the predetermined period of time. 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 in: A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal
Nursing Science (R212) OR A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited
Midwifery.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.