Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Clinical Trainer)
Department of Health and Wellness
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Clinical Trainer) in Helderberg Hospital, Western Cape. The advertised salary is Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 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
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254 plus R880) 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/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent Valid Code EB/EC drivers’ licence.
- Willingness to perform after-hour training service for staff members on night.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook) Knowledge of the nursing education and training.
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate the in-service training/updating of skills and competencies as well as the orientation programme for nurses.
- Assist with effective management and utilisation of physical, material and financial resources within the nurse training department.
- Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self – development.
- Participate in personal development, research and quality initiatives.
- Implement assessment strategies to determine staff and learners’ competencies.
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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 33/227 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
Source recordComplete official advert and noticesOpen
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: CLINICAL TRAINER) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Helderberg Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: CLINICAL TRAINER) |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| Reference Number | POST 33/227 |
| Number of Posts | Not stated |
| Salary | Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Helderberg Hospital |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 205 |
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254 plus R880) 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/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent Valid Code EB/EC drivers’ licence.
- Willingness to perform after-hour training service for staff members on night.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook) Knowledge of the nursing education and training.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Facilitate the in-service training/updating of skills and competencies as well as the orientation programme for nurses.
- Assist with effective management and utilisation of physical, material and financial resources within the nurse training department.
- Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self – development.
- Participate in personal development, research and quality initiatives.
- Implement assessment strategies to determine staff and learners’ competencies.
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 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 a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency test. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within (Helderberg Hospital), for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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
Mr M Photo Tel No: (021) 850-4774
Required Documents
Qualifications, Driver licence
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
- Source pages: 205
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
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 33/227
- Circular
- 33 / 2026
- Page
- 205
- 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 ).