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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing: PHC)
West Coast District
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse post (Grades 1 to 3) in general nursing at primary health care level in the Swartland sub-district. Suits registered nurses with the South African Nursing Council.
- Treat patients at primary health care level, including notifiable diseases, mental health and chronic diseases.
- Supervise and direct quality nursing care, and manage the work discipline of subordinates.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Diploma or degree in nursing required.
- Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration. Grade 3 needs at least 20 years. Grade 1 needs no experience.
- Based at Malmesbury CDC in the Swartland sub-district, West Coast District. A valid code B or EB driver's licence is required, and you must be willing to drive a mobile unit when needed.
- No payment is required to apply. Shortlisted candidates will have a practical or written and oral assessment. The closing date is not stated in this post.
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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 Professional Nurse.
- 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 (SANC) as a professional Nurse.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Willingness to drive mobile when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems.
- Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards.
Duties
- Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, ie.
- Notifiable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases.
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the PHC Context.
- Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the PHC team.
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training programs and research activities.
- Maintain workplace discipline of subordinates.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr. RA Christoffels Tel No: (022) 482-2729
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 452 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/607: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING: PHC) West Coast District SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum CENTRE: Swartland Sub-district (stationed at Malmesbury CDC) 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 Professional Nurse. 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 (SANC) as a professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to drive mobile when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems. Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards. DUTIES: Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, ie. Notifiable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases. Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the PHC Context. Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the PHC team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programs and research activities. Maintain workplace discipline of subordinates. ENQUIRIES: Mr. RA Christoffels Tel No: (022) 482-2729 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration.