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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Occupational Health and Safety)Paarl Hospital
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse post (Grade 1 or 2) in occupational health and safety at Paarl Hospital. Suits registered nurses with SANC registration and experience in nursing or occupational health nursing.
- Duties: develop and run an occupational medical surveillance programme, manage the hospital's occupational health clinic for staff, identify and reduce workplace risks, and handle governance and compliance.
- Must have: a nursing diploma or degree that allows SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, and current SANC registration.
- Experience: Grade 1 needs at least 4 years of nursing experience after SANC registration. Grade 2 needs at least 14 years, including at least 10 years in the specialty after a 1-year post-basic qualification.
- Also required: a valid Code B or EB driver's licence, and skills in written and verbal communication, computer use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and working alone or in a team.
- Based at Paarl Hospital in the Western Cape.
- Salary: from R495 423 per year (Grade 1) to R607 350 per year (Grade 2). No closing date is stated in the post. No payment is required to apply.
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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/recognizable 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 as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health 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 as mentioned above.
- Or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
- Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Skills to plan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
Duties
- Develop, manage and implement an effective Occupational Medical Surveillance Programme in the hospital.
- Coordinate and manage an effective Occupational Health (OH) Clinical Service for staff.
- Identification and Mitigation of Occupational Risks in the hospital.
- Governance, compliance and management of Occupational Health Services Training, Capacity Building and Occupational Health Awareness.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Email: Mr F Van der Watt at Francois.vanderWatt@westerncape.gov.za
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 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).
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 195 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/215: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Paarl Hospital 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/recognizable 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 as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health 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 as mentioned above. Or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Skills to plan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making. Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. DUTIES: Develop, manage and implement an effective Occupational Medical Surveillance Programme in the hospital. Coordinate and manage an effective Occupational Health (OH) Clinical Service for staff. Identification and Mitigation of Occupational Risks in the hospital. Governance, compliance and management of Occupational Health Services Training, Capacity Building and Occupational Health Awareness. ENQUIRIES: Email: Mr F Van der Watt at Francois.vanderWatt@westerncape.gov.za 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 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).