Nursing Assistants Grade 1 to 3 (Various components) X27

Closing date yi 17 ka July 2026

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.

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
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).
Grade 1: No experience.
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.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Good communication skills.
Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover.
Willingness to rotate to other departments.

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 utilisation of resources.

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 candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
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.

Grade 1: R181 230 per annum
Grade 2: R211 401 per annum
Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

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