Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) (Wellness, Cederberg PHC Services)) (Permanent position)

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 337,000 - 635,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Health Department advertises a permanent Professional Nurse Grade 1–3 (General) for Wellness services in the Cederberg area. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse is required, with a Basic R425 qualification or a 4‑year nursing degree.

A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential. The role includes wellness initiative planning, data collection for reporting, and coordinating community health activities to support primary health care and chronic

Qualifications

• Basic nursing qualification (diploma/degree) that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing also acceptable and registrable with SANC.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the district.

Responsibilities

• Lead wellness activities and coordinate community health initiatives with stakeholders.
• Support data collection, reporting, monitoring and evaluation for health programs.
• Provide care across primary health care services and manage chronic conditions.

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) (Wellness, Cederberg PHC Services))

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

WCD124/2026

Location:

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 337 359 - R 397 392 per annum, Grade 2: R 411 978 - R 485 289 per annum, Grade 3: R 495 423 - R 635 088 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

CLOSING DATE

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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’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.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

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 organisational linkages and partnerships with outside stakeholders, sector, departments, NGO’s and community structures. Lead and co-ordinate scheduled wellness activities for men, women, adolescents and youth with the focus on the 1st 1000 Days initiative towards building healthy communities. Co-ordinate wellness activities in the specific communities with the focus on Western Cape Wellness (WoW!) to support an integrated approach in managing chronic conditions e.g. Diabetes, Hypertension, TB, HIV and Mental Health. Coordinate and support collection, collation, interpreting of health data for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Knowledge of district health services, primary health care and district hospital package of services Good interpersonal relations, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written) The ability to interpret, analyze, and implement clinical policies, guidelines. Knowledge of development of protocols and guidelines, standard operating procedures. Good report writing and facilitation skills. Ability to function independently without the direct supervision of supervisor Experience and ability to transfer knowledge and skill in a group as well as individual setting. Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Excellent typing and writing skills inclusive to spelling and grammatical errors.

Experience

Grade 1: None . Grade 2: A Minimun of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A Mininum of 20 years appriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidate will be subjective to a practical 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 to health professionals 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.

Enquiries

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB Manual) and willingness to travel in the district.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.