Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/273
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OPERATING THEATRE) Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closed
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 10–11
- Circular Post
- 27/273
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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
- Paarl Hospital
- 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) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre.
- 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 Peri-operative Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- At least 10 years referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends to meet the operational
Duties
- Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit.
- Utilise human, material and physical resources and development of self and others.
- Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG)on the execution of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
- Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area.
Enquiries
Ms LI Cupido, email, Le-Anchen.Cupido@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 17 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Applicants apply online: 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 required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification 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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 27/273 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OPERATING THEATRE)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows
registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating
Theatre. 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 Peri-operative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10
years referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after
obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts,
night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends to meet the operational
requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to
function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of Operating Theatre
Unit. Skills to plan organise and the service by analysing problem, problem solving and decision making.
DUTIES : Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit. Utilise human,
material and physical resources and development of self and others. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG)on the execution
of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service. Ensure quality patient care regarding the
identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional
Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LI Cupido, email, Le-Anchen.Cupido@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into
the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification 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 or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows
registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional
Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating
Theatre. 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 Peri-operative Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10
years referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after
obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts,
night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends to meet the operational
requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to
function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of Operating Theatre
Unit. Skills to plan organise and the service by analysing problem, problem solving and decision making.
DUTIES : Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical specialty unit. Utilise human,
material and physical resources and development of self and others. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG)on the execution
of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service. Ensure quality patient care regarding the
identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional
Nurse in the specific specialty clinical area.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LI Cupido, email, Le-Anchen.Cupido@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into
the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification 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 or a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.