PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MENTAL HEALTH) (X3 POSTS) Chief Directorate; Metro Health Services is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Southern Western Sub-structure (X2 Posts) Kensington CDC (X1 Post) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
- Southern Western Sub-structure (X2 Posts)
- Kensington CDC (X1 Post)
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Salary
Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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 Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212).
- OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
- 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 in Psychiatry after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- To perform relief duties within the Southern Western Sub-Structure.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness.
Duties
- Actively participate in the clinical management and nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems within the Sub-district.
- Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-district level services and students and peers.
- Promote community development and participation in mental health care delivery.
- Liaise with other role players.
- Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.
Enquiries
- Dr L Fillis Tel No: (021) 202-0933
- Ms M Dubru Tel No: (021) 202- 0833 (SWSS)
- Ms M De Louw Tel No: (021) 593-1150 (Kensington CDC)
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical/written and oral assessment. “Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. “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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification post graduate diploma the relevant specialty.
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Original Text
Chief Directorate; Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Southern Western Sub-structure (X2 Posts) Kensington CDC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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 Psychiatric Nursing Science
(R212). OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African
Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma
(R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. 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 in Psychiatry after obtaining the one-year
post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. To perform relief duties within the Southern Western Sub-Structure. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and
policies related to mental illness.
DUTIES : Actively participate in the clinical management and nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems within the Sub-district. Provide support and
capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-district level services and students and peers. Promote community development and participation in
mental health care delivery. Liaise with other role players. Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.
ENQUIRIES : Dr L Fillis Tel No: (021) 202-0933 or Ms M Dubru Tel No: (021) 202- 0833 (SWSS), Ms M De Louw Tel No: (021) 593-1150 (Kensington CDC)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical/written and oral assessment.
“Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the
necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. “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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification post graduate diploma the relevant specialty.
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.