professional nurse: general, Ref No. NCDOH 17/2026

Apply for PROFESSIONAL NURSE: GENERAL (X4 POSTS) at department of department of co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs. Closing date 2026-02-13.

Job Summary

Department: department of co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs

Directorate: provincial administration: northern cape

Reference: NCDOH 17/2026

Closing Date: 2026-02-13

Salary: R 324,384 - R 376,458

No Of Vacancy: 4

Province: northern cape

Centre: Dr Harry Surtie Hospital

Requirements

  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
  • Experience: Grade 1: No experience required.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of twenty (20) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Duties

  • Execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescripts of the applicable legislation.
  • Provide safe therapeutic environment.
  • Monitor patient activities.
  • Perform standard procedures in terms of policies and procedures.
  • Adopt multidisciplinary approach to promote holistic patient/client care.
  • Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing care are implemented.
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
  • Maintain client satisfaction through quality service innovation and professional nursing care by upholding the Batho Pele principles and patient's rights.
  • Implementation of standards to ensure adherence to National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital measures.
  • To ensure efficient and effective utilisation of resources.
  • Render quality nursing care to patients to take overall management of the unit in the absence of the Operational Manager.
  • Evaluate staff performance adhering to the set standards of the (EPMDS).
  • Motivate, couch and mentor staff.
  • Management and control of scheduled drugs.
  • Required to work day and night duty.
  • Any other duties as required by the supervisor.

Notes

  • The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA web site link: http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed).
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application.
  • Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of interview following communication from HR.
  • As from 1 January 2021, applications received on the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered.
  • All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided.
  • Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
  • All shortlisted candidates including the SMS will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and shall undertake a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • The successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting and will be appointed based on the positive outcome of the security clearance process, and the candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose his or her financial interests.
  • All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for.
  • Correspondence will only be entered into with short- listed candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post.
  • If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, you were not successful in your application.
  • Important: The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
  • Women and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
  • It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity through the filling of posts.
  • The Department reserves the right not to fill a position.
  • Please note, that the personal information of each applicant will be solely used for recruiting purposes and will not be used by any other purposes as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 13 Act effected on 1 July 2021.
  • Applicants are requested to submit their proof of registrations with applications.

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 JP Berend Tel No: (054) 332 9094 131

Reference No:

NCDOH 17/2026

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 17/2026
  • 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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