NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 GENERAL (X4 POSTS) Overberg District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Swellendam Hospital (X3 Posts) Otto Du Plessis Hospital (X1 Post) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Applications
Where to send your 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).
Salary
Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum
Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty, assist in other wards as needed and weekend cover for nursing.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication and interpersonal relationships.
- Basic Computer skills in MS Word and Outlook.
- Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health and Wellness, Western cape.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care).
- Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
- Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and selfdevelopment.
- Assist with effective record-keeping.
Enquiries
Ms F Vermeulen Tel No: (028) 514-8400
Notes
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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum
Grade 3: R249 141 per annum
CENTRE : Swellendam Hospital (X3 Posts) Otto Du Plessis Hospital (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1:
None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A
minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirement of the
job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty, assist in other wards as needed and weekend cover for nursing. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal
relationships. Basic Computer skills in MS Word and Outlook. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health
and Wellness, Western cape.
DUTIES : Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and selfdevelopment. Assist with effective record-keeping.
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Vermeulen Tel No: (028) 514-8400
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).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.