PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (GENERAL NURSING) (PN-A2) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Correctional Services (DCS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional | closing date: 03 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882. Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Corner of Peninsula Drive &
- Breede River Avenue, Monte Vista, 7406. Contact persons: Ms. A Reddy 021 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi 021 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108. Applications for the above positions can also be submitted online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
Salary
R337 359 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre
Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional
Requirements
- Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure, communication, report-writing, liaison, coordination, facilitation, problem-solving, planning and organising skills.
Duties
- Render comprehensive nursing care to patients through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions in accordance with prescribed nursing care plans, clinical protocols and professional standards.
- Provide nursing services in compliance with applicable healthcare legislation, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the confidentiality of patient information.
- Participate in the implementation of quality assurance, infection prevention and control measures to promote safe and effective healthcare services.
- Utilise allocated human, material and medical resources efficiently and responsibly.
- Promote patient advocacy by responding to patients’ health needs, rights and expectations in line with Batho Pele principles.
- Provide health education and counselling to patients, families, communities and collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and patient-centred care.
- Participate in continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
- Manage human resources, finances and assets.
- Manage performance information.
Enquiries
Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Department Notes
All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. The Z83 application form must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please submit a complete application for the post you apply for and attach your supporting document on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices.
Notes
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R337 359 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a
Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
(SANC). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes:
Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including grievance procedure and disciplinary code
and procedure, communication, report-writing, liaison, coordination, facilitation, problem-solving, planning and organising skills.
DUTIES : Render comprehensive nursing care to patients through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions in
accordance with prescribed nursing care plans, clinical protocols and professional standards. Provide nursing services in compliance with applicable
healthcare legislation, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the confidentiality of patient information.
Participate in the implementation of quality assurance, infection prevention and control measures to promote safe and effective healthcare services. Utilise
allocated human, material and medical resources efficiently and responsibly.
Promote patient advocacy by responding to patients’ health needs, rights and expectations in line with Batho Pele principles. Provide health education and
counselling to patients, families, communities and collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and
patient-centred care. Participate in continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills. Manage
human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
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.