Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (mental Health) – Knysna – Department Of Health

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.

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diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that 184 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 Psychiatric Nursing Science (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 Mental Health Nursing.

Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence.

Willingness to work overtime when needed.

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: Good psychosocial- and health assessment skills.

Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation and Psychopharmacology.

Good problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills.

Knowledge in the use of clinical equipment and control of budget levels.

Experience in data management and accurate record keeping of the relevant mental health services.

Job Duties

Actively participate as a specialist nurse in the provision of acute and chronic mental health care to clients of all age groups at Primary Health Care facilities in the Knysna/Bitou Sub District.

Make bio-psychosocial health assessments that are culturally sensitive.

Design and implement treatment plans and critically evaluate outcomes.

Engage in case management activities such as organising, accessing, negotiating, coordinating and integrating services.

Promote and maintain mental health and manage the effects of mental illness through education, counselling and psycho-social rehabilitation.

Participate in the training and clinical supervision of other health care providers.

Salary

Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum

How to Apply

Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Campus Manager Ref No: 3/3/1/49/2026 advertised in the Public Services Vacancy Circular no 24 of 2026 was published with the incorrect EE Targets; the correct EE Targets are African Males and Females, and persons with disability. Therefore, the submission of job applications will be accepted from 25 September 2026 until 09 October 2026 at 16:00 through the same application channels published under the Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026. Withdrawal of Advertisement: The post of Senior Security Officer (reference: 3/3/1/83/2026), which was published in the Public Service Vacancy Circular number 32 dated 04 September 2026, closing 18 September 2026, has been withdrawn. 5 OTHER POSTS For Enquiries: Ms PM Peters Tel No: (044) 302-8400