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PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PRIMARY HEALTH

Department of Health and Wellness · Ladismith Clinic

Closing date
30 October 2026
Reference
PSC 37/292
Salary band
R 337 359
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Ladismith Clinic, Kannaland Sub-district Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum (Plus non pensionable rural allowance of 8% of your annual basic salary). Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent 204 requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when needed. Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Planning and organisational Skills. Self- discipline and motivation. The ability to function independently under pressure. Good communication skills. Duties: Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context. Maintain ethical practise within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates. Application instructions: for registration to register with the relevant Enquiries: Ms S Labuschagne Tel No: (028) 551-1010 Notes: 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 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

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Requirements

  • ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
  • ✓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
  • ✓Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
  • ✓Experience: Grade 1: None
  • ✓Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • ✓Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
  • ✓Inherent 204 requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when needed
  • ✓Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle
  • ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Planning and organisational Skills

Key responsibilities

  • •Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context
  • •Maintain ethical practise within legal and regulatory frameworks
  • •Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team
  • •Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively
  • •Participate in training programmes and research activities
  • •Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates

About Department of Health

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.

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