Job 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, A post basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with SANC(R48). OR A 4 year bachelor’s 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. A post graduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care 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 as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Willingness to work at other facilities within the Southern/Western Sub-structure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary and intersectoral teams. Good planning, organisational, project coordination, and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and report writing. Knowledge and ability to interpret and implement regulations, policies and guidelines. Good interpersonal communication, collaborative, project co- ordination, and facilitation skills. Knowledge of Basic Nursing Care processes, the Nursing Act, public health programmes, relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Knowledge and clinical skills in Women’s Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Child Health Services, Expanded Programme on Immunisation, School Health Services, Disease surveillance, prevention, outbreak response and HIV/TB Services. Competent in data management, collection, analysis and reporting. Experience in maternal, Women, child, Adolescent, Nutrition, HIV, TB and Outbreak Response.
Duties
Planning, co-ordination, implementation and monitoring of integrated Comprehensive Health Programme and Primary Health Care services, including Maternal Health (BANC), Women’s Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Child Health (EPI), Adolescent and Youth Health, Nutrition, School Health, HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, VMMC, Mental Health, and Chronic Disease Management. Coordinate and support the management of Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMCs), disease surveillance, early detection / investigation, clinical case management, contact tracing, outbreak preparedness and response in accordance with relevant policies, guidelines, and protocols. Provide clinical governance support and facilitate policy implementation. Support community-based, wellness and primary health care service delivery. Strengthening the implementation of Community-Orientated Primary Care (COPC). Build and Strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor and support the achievement of service delivery targets and key performance indicators. Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and effective information management. Promote and support continuous quality improvement and compliance with clinical standards and guidelines. Provide technical support, training and mentorship to strengthen staff capacity building.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
Location
Southern/Western Sub-structure Office
How to Apply
Ms. Y. Cottee Tel No: (021) 202-0925
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written or oral 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. This concession is only applicable to candidates 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.
