Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Maternity Clinical Facilitator)

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MATERNITY CLINICAL FACILITATOR) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in George Regional Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

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’s 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 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 a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Midwifery after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• Willingness to attend congresses/courses/workshops.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Knowledge of the nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and the SANC regulations.
• Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making.
• Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the nurse training department.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of learning opportunities for all nursing personnel.
• Facilitate the in-service training /updating of skills and competencies as well as the orientation programme for nurses.
• Evaluate and assess the competencies and skills of nursing personnel and personal development.
• Ensure the appropriate placement and accompaniment of nursing personnel.
• Effective management of resources.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subject to a practical.

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 postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms WA Klein Tel No: (044) 802-4327

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 207–208
• Open the DPSA circular PDF