Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Occupational Health and Safety)

HealthCircular 33 of 2026

Department of Health and Wellness

LocationWestern/Southern Sub, Western CapeSalaryGrade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annumClosing date28 September 2026

Vacancy overview

About this opportunity

Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Occupational Health and Safety) in Western/Southern Sub, Western Cape. The advertised salary is Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum. Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.

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Requirements

Official circular
  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683+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 Occupational Health 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 postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health 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 a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
  • At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
  • Inherent Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • Required to travel to provide support within the geographical area of the
Degree1+ years experienceHealth and safetyRisk assessmentDriver's licence

Role information

Duties and responsibilities

  • Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District.
  • Support the implementation of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff.
  • Ensure an effective provision, coordination, and management of the clinical occupational health services.
  • Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health service.
  • Participate in Health Risk Assessments within the district.
  • Assist in the competency and skill assessment, identification of the need and advice on the education and training of staff.
  • Maintains a sound Continuous Professional development.

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1. Confirm that you qualify

Compare your own qualifications and experience with every requirement above. Do not rely on the job title alone, and do not add experience or credentials you cannot support.

2. Prepare the correct documents

Use the official advert as the final checklist. The structured details currently indicate: Qualifications, Driver licence, and a correctly completed Z83.

3. Check the reference, method and deadline

Use reference POST 33/207 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.

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PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Western/Southern Sub, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Job TitlePROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY)
DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Reference NumberPOST 33/207
Number of Posts(X2 POSTS)
SalaryGrade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Salary LevelNot specified
Centre / LocationWestern/Southern Sub-structure and Klipfontein/Mitchell's Plain Sub-structure (based at Bellville Health Park)
ProvinceWestern Cape
Employment TypeNot specified
Closing Date28 September 2026
Z83 RequiredRequired
DPSA CircularDPSA Circular 33 of 2026
Source Pages192–193

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683+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 Occupational Health 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 postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health 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 a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
  • At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
  • Inherent Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • Required to travel to provide support within the geographical area of the

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Provide and maintain an effective Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management programme within the Metro District.
  • Support the implementation of the immunisation and medical surveillance programmes for staff.
  • Ensure an effective provision, coordination, and management of the clinical occupational health services.
  • Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health service.
  • Participate in Health Risk Assessments within the district.
  • Assist in the competency and skill assessment, identification of the need and advice on the education and training of staff.
  • Maintains a sound Continuous Professional development.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

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 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 a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Department Notes

Department 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

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Ms R Vallie Tel No: (021) 815-8685

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

Application information

How to apply

Source and disclaimer

DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular

Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.

Reference
POST 33/207
Circular
33 / 2026
Page
192–193
Checked
11 Sept 2026

Application method

Online application

Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.

Application steps

Application instructions from department section 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 ).

Required documents

QualificationsDriver licence