PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) (2 POSTS) Overberg District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Railton Clinic, Swellendam Sub-district (1 post) Bredasdorp CDC, Cape Agulhas Sub-district (1 post) | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 18/255
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Railton Clinic, Swellendam Sub-district (1 post) Bredasdorp CDC, Cape Agulhas Sub-district (1 post)
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 (PNA2) per annum Grade 2: R411 978 (PNA3) per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 (PNA4) per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 (PNA4) per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R337 359 (PNA2) per annum Grade 2: R411 978 (PNA3) per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 (PNA4) 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. 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.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence.
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- Willing to assist in all other PHC facilities in the Sub-district, when operational need arises, e.g.
- Community Day Centres, Clinics, Satellite Clinics and on Mobile Clinics.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary 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
- (key result areas/outputs): Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context.
- Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
- Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
- Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training programmes and research activities.
- Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
Enquiries
Ms. GJ van der Westhuizen, tel. no. (028) 514-8402
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 18/255 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) (2 POSTS)
Overberg District
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 (PNA2) per annum Grade 2: R411 978 (PNA3) per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 (PNA4) per annum
CENTRE : Railton Clinic, Swellendam Sub-district (1 post) Bredasdorp CDC, Cape Agulhas Sub-district (1 post)
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. 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. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10
years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at
SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime when
necessary. Willing to assist in all other PHC facilities in the Sub-district, when operational need arises, e.g. Community Day Centres, Clinics, Satellite Clinics
and on Mobile Clinics. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to function/make decisions independently
and as part of a multi-disciplinary 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 : (key result areas/outputs): Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary
Health Care context. Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in
accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and
effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. GJ van der Westhuizen, tel. no. (028) 514-8402
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM
Overberg District
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 (PNA2) per annum Grade 2: R411 978 (PNA3) per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 (PNA4) per annum
CENTRE : Railton Clinic, Swellendam Sub-district (1 post) Bredasdorp CDC, Cape Agulhas Sub-district (1 post)
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. 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. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10
years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at
SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the
SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime when
necessary. Willing to assist in all other PHC facilities in the Sub-district, when operational need arises, e.g. Community Day Centres, Clinics, Satellite Clinics
and on Mobile Clinics. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to function/make decisions independently
and as part of a multi-disciplinary 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 : (key result areas/outputs): Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary
Health Care context. Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in
accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and
effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. GJ van der Westhuizen, tel. no. (028) 514-8402
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.