This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (VARIOUS COMPONENTS) (X8 POSTS)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as Enrolled Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Working shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. To rotate to other departments. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Practices. Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices. Ability to interpret basic clinical signs and symptoms. Basic computer literacy. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.

Duties

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

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Ms T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109

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 a change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.