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Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 and 2 (Primary Health Care)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Three Clinical Nurse Practitioner posts (Grades 1 and 2) in primary health care at Saxon Sea CDC and Protea Park CDC. Suits registered professional nurses with a post-basic or postgraduate qualificati
- Duties include curative programmes, child health, women's health services and HAST programmes, acting as an advocate for the patient.
- Also responsible for helping to deliver high-quality services, measured by quality assurance outcomes.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Must hold a post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, or a postgraduate diploma in Primary Care Nursing, accredited with the SANC.
- Grade 1 needs at least 4 years of nursing experience after registration; Grade 2 needs at least 14 years, of which at least 10 years are after the post-basic or postgraduate qualification.
- Based at Saxon Sea CDC (2 posts) and Protea Park CDC (1 post). No payment is required to apply. Closing date is not stated in the text.
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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 as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science:
- Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) 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 as a Professional Nurse.
- A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- A minimum of 4 years of appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- NIMART training or experience.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
Duties
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Woman’s Health Services within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
- The effective provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms. LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-8556
Notes from the department
- 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 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 268 · open the PDF
POST 36/332: CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 AND 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) (X3 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Saxon Sea CDC (X2 Posts) Protea Park CDC (X1 Post) 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 as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) 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 as a Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years of appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Competencies (knowledge/skills): NIMART training or experience. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Communication skills (written and verbal). DUTIES: Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Woman’s Health Services within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. Effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programmes within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care. The effective provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities. ENQUIRIES: Ms. LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-8556 NOTE: 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 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty. 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.