Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Chronic Ward 1 (30)) (2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Chronic Ward 1 (30)) (2 posts)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: CWD68/2026

West Coast TB Complex

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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).

Registration With A Professional Council:

Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant, and proof of current registration.

Experience

Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/ recognisable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Effective functioning within multi-disciplinary team. Effective utilisation of resources.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and night duty as well as overtime when necessary. Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to rotate between Wards according to Operational needs.

Enquiries:

Ms N Liebenberg, tel. no.: (021) 837-8088

Minimum Education Qualification:

Qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Requirements:

Ability to function / make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility.

Remuneration:

Grade 1: R 181 230 - R 207 225 per annum, Grade 2: R 211 401 - R 239 922 per annum, Grade 3: R 249 141 - R 310 890 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/06/29 17:00:00