Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3

HealthCircular 33 of 2026

Department of Health and Wellness

LocationPlettenberg Bay Clinic, Western CapeSalaryGrade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annumClosing date28 September 2026

Vacancy overview

About this opportunity

Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 in Plettenberg Bay Clinic, Western Cape. The advertised salary is Grade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 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: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
  • Experience: Grade 1: None.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime and perform outreaches.
  • Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills.
  • Self- discipline and motivation.
Education not listed10+ years experienceCommunicationDriver's licence

Role information

Duties and responsibilities

  • Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
  • Provide basic clinical nursing care.
  • Effective utilisation of physical and financial resources.
  • Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development.
  • Take actions to improve quality of nursing care.
  • Participate in infection prevention and control.

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STAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Plettenberg Bay Clinic, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Job TitleSTAFF NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3
DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Reference NumberPOST 33/239
Number of PostsNot stated
SalaryGrade 1: R229 440 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 per annum
Salary LevelNot specified
Centre / LocationPlettenberg Bay Clinic, Knysna/Bitou Sub- district
ProvinceWestern Cape
Employment TypeNot specified
Closing Date28 September 2026
Z83 RequiredRequired
DPSA CircularDPSA Circular 33 of 2026
Source Pages211

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.
  • Experience: Grade 1: None.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime and perform outreaches.
  • Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills.
  • Self- discipline and motivation.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
  • Provide basic clinical nursing care.
  • Effective utilisation of physical and financial resources.
  • Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development.
  • Take actions to improve quality of nursing care.
  • Participate in infection prevention and control.

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 will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

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 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).

It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

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 JA Stander Tel No: (044) 302 - 8400

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 33/239
Circular
33 / 2026
Page
211
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