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

NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (X27 POSTS) (VARIOUS COMPONENTS)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

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 SANC as Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover. Willingness to rotate to other departments. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work independently and under pressure. Good communication skills.

Duties

Provide quality basic nursing care according to procedures and policy. Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. Escort patient to and from x-rays, sonar, etc. Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures and preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Accurate recordkeeping and effective utilization of resources.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000

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 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the South African Nursing Council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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