Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/213
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRY)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 28/213
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 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.
Applications close on 24 August 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
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880 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 Psychiatric 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 with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job: To work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
- To rotate to other departments within the psychiatry unit.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service related acts, legislation, policies and practices.
- Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet.
- Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
Duties
- Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse in Mental Health wards/units.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
- Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in research and training and development of community, staff and students to achieve optimal health care and rehabilitation of Mental Health patients.
- Deliver an effective outreach service.
- Assist with administrative duties, e.g., data collation and reporting.
Enquiries
Ms A Meiring Tel No: (021) 404-3172
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. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency test. 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 postbasic qualification or post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880 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 Psychiatric 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 with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as
Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC
as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years
appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period
referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635)
in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: To work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. To rotate to
other departments within the psychiatry unit. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service related acts, legislation, policies and practices. Problem solving, report writing, liaison
and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy
equipment.
DUTIES : Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse in Mental Health
wards/units. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently
and effectively. Participate in research and training and development of community, staff and students to achieve optimal health care and rehabilitation
of Mental Health patients. Deliver an effective outreach service. Assist with administrative duties, e.g., data collation and reporting.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Meiring Tel No: (021) 404-3172
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency test. 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 postbasic qualification or post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.