Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 9 Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 posts in Metro Health Service, based in Lentegeur Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R181,230 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: at least 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant
• Grade 3: at least 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