Health · Circular 36 of 2026

Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Nursing Assistants needed at Elsies River CHC and Morning Star CDC to provide elementary clinical nursing care under the Western Cape Department of Health.

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.

How to apply

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

Notes

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). 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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/380, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Elsies River, Western Cape
Salary
R181 230 – R249 141 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
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How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.