PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: ADVANCED MIDWIFERY) (CLINICAL FACILITATOR) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory | closing date: 29 June 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.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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 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 in Midwifery.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent
Duties
- Facilitate learning opportunities for all Nursing personnel and students.
- Provide professional, technical, and educational support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programmes.
- Facilitate the implementation of departmental in-service training as well as updating of skills and competencies Support the orientation programme for nurses and students.
- Evaluate and assess the competencies and skills of nursing personnel and students, Support the implementation of CPD for all nursing staff.
- Ensure appropriate placement and accompaniment of nursing personnel and nursing students.
- Effective utilization of Financial and Human resources.
- Support and initiate Nursing Research initiatives within the Mother Woman and Child department.
- Support and ensure the implementation Quality Improvement initiatives within the department.
- Support ecosystem initiatives.
Enquiries
Ms L De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a competency test on day of interview. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
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Original Text
MIDWIFERY) (CLINICAL FACILITATOR)
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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 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 in Midwifery. Registration with a
Professional Council: Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic
qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent
requirements of the job: Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public
holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic Computer literacy- Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge and insight related to the Specialty area.
Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership,
decision making and conflict resolution skills. Good Organizational Skills and the ability to function under pressure.
DUTIES : Facilitate learning opportunities for all Nursing personnel and students. Provide professional, technical, and educational support for the provision of quality
patient care through proper management of nursing care programmes.
Facilitate the implementation of departmental in-service training as well as updating of skills and competencies Support the orientation programme for
nurses and students. Evaluate and assess the competencies and skills of nursing personnel and students, Support the implementation of CPD for all
nursing staff. Ensure appropriate placement and accompaniment of nursing personnel and nursing students. Effective utilization of Financial and Human
resources. Support and initiate Nursing Research initiatives within the Mother
Woman and Child department. Support and ensure the implementation Quality
Improvement initiatives within the department. Support ecosystem initiatives.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L De Palo Tel No: (021) 404-2105
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a competency test on day of interview.
“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 with their job application/on appointment. 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 20 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.



