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

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Caledon, Western Cape
Reference Number	OD67/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 181 230 per annum, Grade 2: R 211 401 per annum, Grade 3: R 249 141 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Centre / Location	Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district, Overberg District
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Reference No: OD67/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: S Roman, tel.no. (028) 814-3702

Remuneration

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

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). To provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self-development.

Minimum educational qualification

Basic qualification (that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Knowledge and insight into protocols and policies pertaining to nursing practices in a hospital setting. Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control standards.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a practical 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 change in registration status).

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekends when required. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.

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.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Requirements

NoteNo payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a practical 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 change in registration status). Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekends when required. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. ExperienceGrade 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.