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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) (Primary Health Care: Wellness)
Overberg District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Professional Nurse post in primary health care wellness in the Overberg District. Suits registered nurses who can lead wellness programmes, supervise staff and work with community partners.
- Plan and run wellness programmes and health interventions with community and partner organisations.
- Supervise the delivery of quality comprehensive nursing care in primary health care.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Grade 2 requires at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration; Grade 3 requires at least 20 years.
- Must hold a valid driver's licence (Code B/EB/C1) and be willing to work overtime and relieve duties at other clinics in the sub-district.
- Based at the Overstrand Sub-district. No payment is required to apply. Candidates may be assessed on competencies.
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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 Professional Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a 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 requirement of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license.
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary and relieve duties at other clinics in the Sub-district.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
- NIMART, BANC trained or experience.
Duties
- External interface management planning, coordination and implementation of wellness initiatives and interventions with support from internal stakeholders to implement community orientated primary care.
- Intersectoral interface management with strong organizational linkages and partnerships with outside stakeholders, sector, departments, NGO’s and community structures.
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive care within the Primary Health Care context.
- Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory framework.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team. -Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training programmes and research activities.
- Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
- Co-ordinate wellness activities with a focus on Western Cape on Wellness (WoW!) to support all chronic conditions.
- Co-ordinate wellness activities for men, women, adolescents, youth and with a focus on the 1st 1000 Day initiative.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr M Magele Tel No: (028) 312-1012
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates will be required to undergo a competency 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.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 282 · open the PDF
POST 36/353: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: WELLNESS) Overberg District SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum CENTRE: Overstrand 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 Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a 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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime when necessary and relieve duties at other clinics in the Sub-district. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. NIMART, BANC trained or experience. DUTIES: External interface management planning, coordination and implementation of wellness initiatives and interventions with support from internal stakeholders to implement community orientated primary care. Intersectoral interface management with strong organizational linkages and partnerships with outside stakeholders, sector, departments, NGO’s and community structures. Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive care within the Primary Health Care context. Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory framework. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team. -Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates. Co-ordinate wellness activities with a focus on Western Cape on Wellness (WoW!) to support all chronic conditions. Co-ordinate wellness activities for men, women, adolescents, youth and with a focus on the 1st 1000 Day initiative. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Magele Tel No: (028) 312-1012 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency 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.