Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Various components) (8 posts) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference Number	GSH152/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 229 440 per annum, Grade 2: R 272 778 per annum, Grade 3: R 319 071 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Centre / Location	Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closing Date	August 7, 2026
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: GSH152/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms T Wulff Tel. No. (021) 404 2109

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 229 440 per annum, Grade 2: R 272 778 per annum, Grade 3: R 319 071 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Experience

Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum educational qualification

Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Enrolled Nurse.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Knowledge of Nursing Practices. Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices. Ability to interpret basic clinical signs and symptoms. Basic computer literacy.

Note

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 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)”.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate to other departments. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Development and implementation of basic patient care. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.

Requirements

ExperienceGrade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. NoteNo 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 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)”. Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate to other departments. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.