NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (X9 POSTS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service

Salary: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Centre: Lentegeur 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 SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing, Health related & Public service legislation, regulations & policies. Function within the team and facilitate on the level of the post.

Duties

Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, provide nutrition, assist with mobility, and elimination processes. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain documentation and communication. 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

Sr Jessica King Tel No: (021) 370-1230

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

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.