Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Git, Surgery Relief, Ent & Plastic)

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: GIT, SURGERY RELIEF, ENT & PLASTIC) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Groote Schuur 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) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Or A 4 year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• (SANC) AS A General Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Inherent Work Shifts Including Weekends, Public Holidays and Night Duty.
• Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
• Rotate to other departments, excluding Maternity department.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices.
• Knowledge of Nursing Practices.
• Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provision of quality nursing care within set standards.
• Effective human resource utilization and development.
• Effective Monitoring of Financial Resources.
• Initiate and participate in research and data collection.

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. Shortlisted 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).

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. T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 220–221
• Open the DPSA circular PDF