DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health And Wellness

Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 To 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) (X5 POSTS) Garden Route District

Salary or stipendGrade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum

The Department of Health And Wellness is looking for a Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 To 2 (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) (X5 POSTS) Garden Route District. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

PHC Support and Outreach, George Sub-district Clinics

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/362, page 288

Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Centre
PHC Support and Outreach, George Sub-district Clinics
Number of posts
5

What you will need

  • 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.
  • A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48).
  • OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Primary Care Nursing.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • Willingness to work overtime when needed.
  • Willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
  • Basic computer skills in (i.e.
  • MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Experience

Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): NIMART training or experience.

Professional registration

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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48). OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (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 Primary Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): NIMART training or experience.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
  • Basic computer skills in (i.e.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with the management of the Burden of disease according to the comprehensive health programmes.
  • Quality of service Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and Community.
  • Link to the community structures and NPO’s.
  • Collect data and submit reports.
  • Provide PHC services to the surrounding communities.
  • Assist with the management of Human Resources, Finance, SCM, Strategy and Health support and Infrastructure and equipment management under supervision.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms MJF Marthinus

Please note

  • No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
  • Candidates will be subjected to a practical/ 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 289 applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification in: Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC (R48) or post graduate diploma in Primary Care Nursing accredited with the SANC (R635).

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