This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Centre: Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to rotate to other wards in the facility. Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint and knowledge of recordkeeping procedures. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure and as part of a team. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently.

Duties

Assist patients with activities of daily living (Physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Effective functioning within multi-disciplinary team. Effective utilisation of resources.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr. NM Goeieman Tel No: (027) 482 2166

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 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).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.