professional nurse general, Ref No. NCDOH 29/2026

Apply for professional nurse general (x2 posts) at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: clinical nursing services

Province: northern cape

Reference: NCDOH 29/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R324,384 - R376,458

No Of Vacancy: 2

Salary Level: 8

Centre: Namakwa District, Joe Slovo CHC (X1 Post) Nieuwoudtville PHC (X1 Post)

Minimum Qualification

Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse

Experience Required

0-20 years in General Clinical Nursing

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced clinical nursing skills
  • Knowledge of the Nursing Act and healthcare legal frameworks
  • Supervisory and leadership abilities
  • Proficiency in nursing care plan development
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Understanding of quality assurance and clinical indicators

Requirements

  • Grade 1: None
  • Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC
  • Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Provide leadership and clinical supervision for the effective implementation of patient nursing plans
  • Direct quality patient care delivery in alignment with departmental clinical practices
  • Implement and monitor nursing standards, practices, and quality indicators
  • Ensure nursing and healthcare practices comply with the Nursing Act and relevant statutory regulations
  • Foster and maintain constructive multidisciplinary working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain professional ethical standards and nursing quality of practice

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade 1: R324384 - R376458 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade 2: R396132 - R459726 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade 3: R476367 - R601638 PER ANNUM.

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr D. Grootboom/Ms. EA Cloete Tel No: (027) 712 1601 / (027) 712 1078

Reference No:

NCDOH 29/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: NCDOH 29/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

For job applications in South Africa, you can easily access the official Z83 form in two convenient ways: Download Z83 (PDF) for a ready-to-use version, or choose the Editable New Z83 Form to complete online before printing. Both options ensure compliance with government requirements and save time during the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The OSD (Occupation Specific Dispensation) rules state that 'recognizable experience' only begins counting after you have registered as a Professional Nurse with SANC. Experience in lower nursing categories is excluded from this calculation.
The application register is mandatory for those who hand-deliver their documents to the Northern Cape Department of Health. If you fail to sign this register, your application may not be officially recorded in the tracking system.
The nursing plan includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, expected outcomes, specific interventions (such as medication administration and wound care), and evaluation criteria. As a Professional Nurse, you are responsible for the clinical oversight of these plans.

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