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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Mental Health)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse post (mental health specialty) for registered nurses who can give clinical mental health care and support primary health care staff across several Khayelitsha and Mfuleni sites. Gra
- Give nursing care to mental health patients in the sub-structure and take part in clinical duties.
- Support and build the skills of primary health care staff, students and peers, and promote community participation in mental healthcare.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse, with a nursing diploma or degree. A post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or a post-graduate diploma in Mental Health Nursing is also listed.
- 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 must be in psychiatry after the post-basic qualification.
- A valid Code B/EB driver's licence and computer skills (Microsoft Office) are required.
- Based at Khayelitsha CHC, Nomzamo CDC, Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) and Mfuleni CDC. No payment is needed to apply. Enquiries: Dr S Mokitimi, (021) 360-4703.
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Requirements
- minimum educational qualification:
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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 Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212).
- OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Mental Health Nursing.
- 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 as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the one- year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness.
- Ability to consult with clients who require mental health counselling.
Duties
- Actively participate in the clinical duties and nursing care to Mental Health patients within the Sub-structure.
- Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-structure level services and students and peers.
- Promote community development and participation in mental healthcare delivery.
- Liaise with other role players.
- Utilization of resources within the sub- structure.
- Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr S Mokitimi Tel No: (021) 360-4703
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within a predetermined period of time.
- 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.
- 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 269 · open the PDF
POST 36/334: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MENTAL HEALTH) (X4 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Khayelitsha CHC, Nomzamo CDC, Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) and Mfuleni CDC, Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure REQUIREMENTS: minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) 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 Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Mental Health Nursing. 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 as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the one- year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness. Ability to consult with clients who require mental health counselling. DUTIES: Actively participate in the clinical duties and nursing care to Mental Health patients within the Sub-structure. Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-structure level services and students and peers. Promote community development and participation in mental healthcare delivery. Liaise with other role players. Utilization of resources within the sub- structure. Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery. ENQUIRIES: Dr S Mokitimi Tel No: (021) 360-4703 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within a predetermined period of time. 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. 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.