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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Maternity)
West Coast Health District
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 posts in the maternity section at Clanwilliam Hospital. Suits SANC-registered nurses with midwifery or post-basic training and several years of nursing experience.
- Provide specialised, holistic nursing care in the maternity section, following set standards and professional and legal rules.
- Use human, financial and material resources effectively, and take part in training and research.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse, with a nursing qualification.
- Grade 1 needs at least 4 years of nursing experience after registration; Grade 2 needs at least 14 years, with at least 10 years in the maternity specialty.
- The post is based at Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-District, and requires shift, weekend, public holiday and overtime work.
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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 (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R 1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 14 years appropriate recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Computer literate (MS Word and Excel) and knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.
- Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and unsupervised.
Duties
- Provision of high quality, holistic and specialized Nursing care within set standards and within Professional / legal framework in a specialized Maternity section.
- Effective utilization of Human, financial and material resources.
- Participation in training and research.
- Provision of support to Nursing Services.
- Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self-development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr NM Goeieman Tel No: (027) 482-2166
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidate will be subjected to a practical 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 289 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/364: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MATERNITY) West Coast Health District SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-District 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R 1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literate (MS Word and Excel) and knowledge of recordkeeping procedures. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and unsupervised. DUTIES: Provision of high quality, holistic and specialized Nursing care within set standards and within Professional / legal framework in a specialized Maternity section. Effective utilization of Human, financial and material resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Mr NM Goeieman Tel No: (027) 482-2166 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidate will be subjected to a practical 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.