Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/222
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: OPD, SPINAL ICU, GENERAL MEDICINE) (X4 POSTS)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 10–11
- Circular Post
- 28/222
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Salary information
- 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’s 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 Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
- Inherent
Duties
- Provision of quality nursing care within set standards.
- Effective human resource utilization and development.
- Effective Monitoring of Financial Resources.
- Initiate and participate in research and data collection.
Enquiries
Ms T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency 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 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 a change in registration status)”.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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’s 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 Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as
Professional Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse. Inherent
requirements of the job: Work Shifts Including Weekends, Public Holidays and
Night Duty. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment. Rotate to other departments, excluding Maternity department.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices. Knowledge of Nursing Practices. Problem
solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS
Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet. Ability to communicate effectively
(verbal and written).
DUTIES : Provision of quality nursing care within set standards. Effective human resource utilization and development. Effective Monitoring of Financial
Resources. Initiate and participate in research and data collection.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency 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 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 a change in registration status)”.