Job 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Mental Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to assist at other clinics within the Sub-structure when there is a need. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness.
Duties
Provision of optimal, holistic specialized client care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provide specialist mental health advice and supervision for colleagues managing CMD patients at community settings. Effective management of human resources and assist with supervisory functions. Participate in training, research, mortality and morbidity meetings and clinical governance meetings. Administration tasks related to clinical work.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Location
Klipfontein/Mitchells Plain Sub-structure Office
How to Apply
Ms S Patel-Abrahams Tel No: (021)370-5000
Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Apply Before:
31 July 2026
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Additional Information
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 with the relevant council and proof of 378 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 in the post- basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
