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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General)Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district
West Coast District
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Professional nurse post at Clanwilliam Hospital in the West Coast District. Suits registered professional nurses who can provide holistic nursing care, with pay and experience requirements set by grad
- Duties include providing holistic nursing care within set standards and the professional and legal framework, and using human, material and service resources effectively.
- Also takes part in training and research, supports nursing services, and keeps professional and ethical standards.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing, with a diploma or degree in nursing or an equivalent qualification that allows SANC registration.
- Experience: none for Grade 1, at least 10 years for Grade 2, and at least 20 years for Grade 3, all after SANC registration.
- Based at Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district, West Coast District. Requires a valid driver's licence and willingness to work shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays.
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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 OR A 4 year Bachelor 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 a Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate / recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate / recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to work shifts, night duty, weekends, public holidays, overtime or after hours to meet operational needs of facility.
- Willingness to travel for training or other requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and function within a multidisciplinary team.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Excellent communication with community and other stakeholders’ engagement and facilitation skills, Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies including Health care 2030, Sustainable Development Goals, 1st 1000 days.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills in Community Health Care, programs and services.
- Computer literate in Microsoft office programs.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
- Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional / legal framework.
- Effective utilization of resources:
- Human Resources, Material Resources and Services.
- 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
Ms L van Geems-Wolmarans Tel No: (022) 921-2153
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidate will be subjective 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 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). -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 41 of 2026 · page 189 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/277: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) West Coast District SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 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 OR A 4 year Bachelor 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 a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate / recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate / recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid drivers’ license. Willingness to work shifts, night duty, weekends, public holidays, overtime or after hours to meet operational needs of facility. Willingness to travel for training or other requirements. Ability to work under pressure and function within a multidisciplinary team. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent communication with community and other stakeholders’ engagement and facilitation skills, Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies including Health care 2030, Sustainable Development Goals, 1st 1000 days. Excellent planning and organisational skills in Community Health Care, programs and services. Computer literate in Microsoft office programs. Verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES: Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional / legal framework. Effective utilization of resources: Human Resources, Material Resources and Services. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Ms L van Geems-Wolmarans Tel No: (022) 921-2153 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidate will be subjective 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 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). -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.