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NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL WARD)

Department of Health and Wellness · Karl Bremer Hospital

Closing date
16 October 2026
Reference
PSC 35/301
Salary band
R 181 230
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 6 October 2026

This listing is based on psc published opportunity. Confirm the current advert and requirements before applying.

Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Karl Bremer Hospital 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 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 requirements of the job: Willing to rotate in other wards when required. Willingness to work shifts (day and night), weekends, public holidays and overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team. Duties: Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and self-development and record keeping. Enquiries: Mr. MF Fortuin-Ntetha Tel No: (021) 918 1276 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant
  • ✓Registration with a professional council: Registration with 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 requirements of the job: Willing to rotate in other wards when required
  • ✓Willingness to work shifts (day and night), weekends, public holidays and overtime
  • ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good Interpersonal and communication skills
  • ✓Ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team

Key responsibilities

  • •Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs
  • •Provide elementary clinical nursing care
  • •Effective utilization of physical and financial resources
  • •Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and self-development and record keeping

About Department of Health

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.

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