NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (FAMILY MEDICINE) (X3 POSTS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Centre: George Regional Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the 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 in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Will be required to work shifts, night duty, weekends, public holidays as well as overtime. Willingness to rotate within the hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Knowledge to relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.

Duties

Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). To provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self-development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms J Ehlers Tel No: (044) 802-4536

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical. 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 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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