Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery)
Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery) (Clinical Facilitator)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH127/2026
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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 accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4 year Bachelor 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. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery.
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.
Registration With A Professional Council
Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
Note
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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post-basic qualification or post-graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.
Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs)
Facilitate learning opportunities for all Nursing personnel and students. Provide professional, technical, and educational support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programmes. Facilitate the implementation of departmental in-service training as well as updating skills and competencies. Support the orientation programme for nurses and students. Evaluate and assess the competencies and skills of nursing personnel and students. Support the implementation of CPD for all nursing staff. Ensure appropriate placement and accompaniment of nursing personnel and nursing students. Effective Utilization of Financial and Human resources. Support and initiate Nursing Research initiatives within the Mother Woman and Child department. Support and ensure the implementation Quality Improvement initiatives within the department. Support ecosystem initiatives.
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills)
Basic Computer literacy Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge and insight related to the Specialty area. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Good Organizational Skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Enquiries
Mrs. L. De Palo, tel. no. (021) 404-2105
Inherent Requirements Of The Job
Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Remuneration
Grade 1: R 495 423 - R 581 931 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 - R 752 913 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Starting Date
6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.