Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/349

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: MEDICAL WARD) Chief

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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Closing date: 4 days remaining

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
23
Circular Post
32/349
Department
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
18 September 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

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Centre
Victoria Hospital
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 plus R254) 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 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • Experience: Grade 1: None.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Must be willing to assist or rotate to other wards within the institution.
  • Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Health promotion and team building.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties

  • Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care).
  • Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
  • Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
  • Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
  • Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.

Enquiries

Mrs T Kunz, (Office number) Tel No: (021) 799-1169 or email: Thalita.kunz@westerncape.gov.za

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. “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)”.

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Original Text
POST 32/349 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: MEDICAL WARD) 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 : Victoria 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. OR A 4-year Bachelor 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10
years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Must be willing to assist or rotate to other wards within the institution.
Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem-solving and decision-making. Report writing
skills. Health promotion and team building. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria, and
indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health
care. Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and
effectively.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs T Kunz, (Office number) Tel No: (021) 799-1169 or email: Thalita.kunz@westerncape.gov.za
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 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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