Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (Primary Health Care) (Malmesbury CDC)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 to 2 (Primary Health Care), based in Malmesbury CDC, Swartland Sub-District. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 a year. West Coast District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 16 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and 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 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 a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing. 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 across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Responsibilities

• The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Curative Programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
• The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Child Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
• The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant Women’s Health within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
• The effective execution and assist with the management of relevant HAST programs within the scope of practice and to be an advocate for the patient to ensure the provision of necessary health care.
• The effective provision of highquality services measured by outcomes of all of the quality assurance activities.

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 as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least a 1-year diploma, in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R 48) 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 as a Professional Nurse.
• A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: at least 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General nursing.
• Grade 2: at least 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
• OR A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Nursing and public service legislation
• Appropriate experience in a primary health care setting
• Appropriate experience in rendering a support service