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Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Ward 11 and 12 Forensics)Alexandra Hospital
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Nursing assistant post on Wards 11 and 12 (Forensics) at Alexandra Hospital. Suits people registered with the SANC as Nursing Assistants, at Grades 1 to 3.
- Assist patients with daily living activities and provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Keep accurate records of all health care activities.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 2 needs 10 years of nursing experience after registration; Grade 3 needs 20 years.
- Must be willing to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays, and to assist in all departments when needed.
- Based at Alexandra Hospital.
- Shortlisted candidates will have a written and oral assessment.
- No payment is required to apply. Candidates without registration may apply only if they submit proof of registration application and fee payment before the interview.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- 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:
- A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC.
- Inherent requirements 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 and Interpersonal skills.
- Appropriate knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (Physical care).
- Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
- Maintain efficient records of all health care activities.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms. B. Wiener Tel No: (021) 503 5000 ext. 5030
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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 a change in registration status).
- Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 194 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/286: NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (WARD 11 AND 12 FORENSICS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum CENTRE: Alexandra Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: 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: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC. Inherent requirements 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 and Interpersonal skills. Appropriate knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting. DUTIES: Assist patients with activities of daily living (Physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain efficient records of all health care activities. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Ms. B. Wiener Tel No: (021) 503 5000 ext. 5030 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 a change in registration status). Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment.