Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Various Components) (X5 Posts)

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 28 Aug 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum; Grade 2: R411 978 per annum; Grade 3: R495 423 per annum

Centre: Valkenberg Hospital

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.
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 as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to perform shift work, rotation in night duty and over weekends/public holidays.
Willingness to work in all departments/wards according to the operational needs of the hospital.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
Computer literacy in MS Office and Outlook.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation.

Duties

Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care to mental users with set standards within a professional/legal framework.
Effective utilization of resources.
Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
Participation in training and research

Enquiries

Mr T Yusi Tel No: (021) 440-3348

Applications

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).

Please note: this opportunity has expired, so the application details above are for reference only.

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