Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/247
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: ADVANCED MIDWIFERY/NEONATOLOGY) Overberg District
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 15–16
- Circular Post
- 30/247
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 4 September 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 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 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
- Otto Du Plessis Hospital, Cape Agulhas Sub-district
- Salary information
- 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 postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts (weekends, public holidays and nights) and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- Also be prepared to assist in other nursing units as the operational needs requires.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
Duties
- Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework.
- Manage and monitor the efficient and effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources.
- Participate in training, mentoring, research and implementation of the department`s values.
- Provide Support to Nursing Services and the Institution.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
- Maintain a good relationship with the MDT and refer patients for a holistic approach.
Enquiries
Ms N Adams Tel No: (028) 424-1167
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 will be required to undergo a practical assessment. “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 PUBLIC applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Overberg District
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Otto Du Plessis Hospital, Cape Agulhas Sub-district
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 postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery. Registration with a
professional council: Registration with the SANC as a 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts (weekends, public holidays
and nights) and willingness to work overtime when necessary. Also be prepared to assist in other nursing units as the operational needs requires.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel,
Outlook. Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of relevant
legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
DUTIES : Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework. Manage and monitor the efficient and effective
utilisation of human, financial and physical resources. Participate in training, mentoring, research and implementation of the department`s values. Provide
Support to Nursing Services and the Institution. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Maintain a good relationship
with the MDT and refer patients for a holistic approach.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Adams Tel No: (028) 424-1167
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a practical assessment. “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
PUBLIC
applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post
basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.