Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Phc)

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PHC) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Drakenstein Sub, 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 OR 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 Professional Nurs.
• Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as 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) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): - Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
• Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems.
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provision of Primary Health Care in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the Western Cape.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records.
• Effective utilization of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints.
• Participation in Community events and initiating awareness with regards to health-related issues.
• Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently.
• Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff and improving quality of health services.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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. A practical test may form part of the selection process.

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 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 EJ Williams Tel No: (021) 862-4520

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 218–219
• Open the DPSA circular PDF