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

NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) (X2 POSTS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary
Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Centre
Vanguard CHC (X1 post) Retreat CHC (X1 post), Southern Western Sub-Structure
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
24 July 2026
Circular
No 24 of 2026

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 Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Will be required to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational needs. Must be willing and able to assist at other facilities within the Southern and Western Sub-Structure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of nursing care and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks. Must have good communication skills. Interpersonal skills.

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

Mr Lingani Tel No: (021) 695-7242 or Ms Adams Tel No: (021) 713-9741

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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