Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Ward)

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL WARD) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Wesfleur 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.
• 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.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Required to work shifts and after hours (weekend, public holidays, and night duty).
• Willingness to rotate within the institution.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide optimal, holistic nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Assist with management of people management services within the Department and compliance with professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice.
• Effective utilization of financial and physical resources within the department.
• Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the Department.
• Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager, whilst maintaining professional growth and ethical standards and selfdevelopment.

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 appointments 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 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. LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-500

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

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