Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Theatre) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Beaufort West, Western Cape
Reference Number	CKD22/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum (Plus non pensionable rural allowance of 12% of your annual basic salary) Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Centre / Location	Beaufort West Hospital, Central Karoo District
Closing Date	July 10, 2026
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: CKD22/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr JCB Kiewiet. tel. no. (023) 414 - 8200

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum (Plus non pensionable rural allowance of 12% of your annual basic salary) Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work overtime, weekends and Public Holidays when needed.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care provided within a professional / legal framework. Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care, provide good documentation, care, planning and health education. To support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research. Ensure sterility & illness prevention initiatives. Effective utilization of human and financial resources. Provide support services to Supervisor and Nursing division.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and 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 the post basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Registration with a Professional Council

Registration with the SANC as a 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Minimum educational qualification

Minimum educational qualifications: 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 accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing (212). 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 Peri-operative Nursing.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Good communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Legislation and policies of the Department of Health relevant to clinical practise.

Requirements

Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work overtime, weekends and Public Holidays when needed. NoteNo payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and 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 the post basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Registration with a Professional CouncilRegistration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. ExperienceGrade 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/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.