Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Or A 4 year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse or A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse. Inherent requirements of the job: Work Shifts Including Weekends, Public Holidays and Night Duty. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment. Rotate to other departments, excluding Maternity department. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices. Knowledge of Nursing Practices. Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). 187
Duties
Provision of quality nursing care within set standards. Effective human resource utilization and development. Effective Monitoring of Financial Resources. Initiate and participate in research and data collection.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
Location
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
How to Apply
Ms T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
24 August 2026
Reference No:
Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a compulsory competency 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.
