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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: Occupational Health and Safety)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: MHS283/2026
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Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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| “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 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 on 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)”. |
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| Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. |
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| Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. |
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| Willingness to work after hours and clinical duties to meet the operational requirements. |
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| Provide Occupational Health clinical services as required (promoting Health, Safety and Wellness in the workplace) and manage IOD and occupational diseases processes at facility level. Render an effective and efficient Administrative System and Control for the Occupational Health and Safety Service. Conduct Risk assessment audits and manage medical surveillance programme Participate in training programmes in conjunction with People Management and Training Departments as required. Provide supervision and advisory services on all Occupational Health and Safety matters for the hospital. |
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| Good verbal and communication and computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Power point) skills. Practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Risk Management. Practical knowledge of research methodology and Quality Management. Ability to work independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary team. |
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| Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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 Occupational Health Nursing (R212). OR A 4 -year Bachelor 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 Occupational Health Nursing. |
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| Mrs M Dubru-Shunmugam, tel. no. (021) 7991125 : e-mail address: Mary.Dubru@westerncape.gov.za |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 495 423 per annum, Grade 2: R 607 350 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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5/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- 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.
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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.
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Closing date: 6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
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