PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (X6 POSTS) Chief 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: Mitchell's Plain District Hospital | closing date: 31 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) or equivalent qualification (R683 or R171) 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 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: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays should the need arises.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a multi – disciplinary team context.
- Willingness to rotate to other departments due to operational requirements excluding maternity.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel).
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of Community Oriented Primary care.
- Conflict management, problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
- Ability to facilitate training.
Duties
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care in a hospital setting.
- Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training programmes and research activities.
- Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
Enquiries
Mr R Geswindt Tel No: (021) 377-4410
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
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
CENTRE : Mitchell's Plain District 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) or equivalent qualification (R683 or R171) 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 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: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public
holidays should the need arises. Ability to work under pressure and in a multi – disciplinary team context. Willingness to rotate to other departments due to
operational requirements excluding maternity. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of Community
Oriented Primary care. Conflict management, problem solving and decisionmaking skills. Ability to facilitate training.
DUTIES : Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care in a hospital setting. Maintain ethical practice
within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical
resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Geswindt Tel No: (021) 377-4410
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 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.