Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (MATERNITY/NEONATAL) (X2

Overview

Two nursing assistant posts at Wesfleur Hospital in the Western Cape, providing basic nursing care in maternity and neonatal services across grades 1 to 3.

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 Nursing Assistant.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate / recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate / recognisable nursing experience 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 weekends.
• Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational needs.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office and Outlook).
• Basic Nursing Care principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, function within the multi-disciplinary team and facilitate on the level of the post.

Duties

• Provision of basic nursing care by assisting patients with activities of daily living (physical care).
• Ensure implementation of basic nursing care plans and effective communication.
• Effective utilisation of resources.
• Promotion of QA, IPC AND OHS within the department.
• Maintain professional practice and ethical conduct and self-development.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-8556

Notes

No payment of any kind will be 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 change in registration status. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS