NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (STATE PATIENTS, MALE HIGH CARE AND WARD 2 MALE PRE-DISCHARGE) (X3 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: Valkenberg Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum Educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. Willingness to rotate between departments in the facility. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook). Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation. Knowledge and experience of Community Mental Health at Specialised Hospital level.

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. Z. Shaw Tel No: (021) 440-3240

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 appointments 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 to 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 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.