NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (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: Elsies River CHC (X1 Post) Morning Star CDC (X1 Post)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the 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 after registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC. Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Will be required to work shifts, public holidays, night duty, after hours and weekends. Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational needs. Ability to work under pressure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal). Ability to work in the multi-disciplinary team. Enhance patient care through the implementation of SOP’s, policies and guidelines.

Duties

Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, provide nutrition, assist with mobility and elimination processes. Monitor patient vital signs and report any abnormal findings. Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Actively participating in in-service training interventions.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms. JJ Heunis Tel No: (021) 931-0211 or Ms. L Rose-Benjamin Tel No: (021) 829-8330

Note

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