Nursing Assistant Grade 1–3 – Department of Health | 2 Posts

The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 2 Nursing Assistant Grade 1–3 positions within the Nursing Services Directorate at West Rand District Health Services, Merafong Sub-District.

Job Details

• Employer: Department of Health
• Position: Nursing Assistant Grade 1–3
• Reference Number: refs/056093
• Directorate: Nursing Services
• Location: West Rand District Health Services, Merafong Sub-District
• Number of Posts: 2
• Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Salary

Successful candidates will be appointed according to the applicable nursing grade:

• Grade 1: R181,230 – R207,225 per annum
• Grade 2: R211,401 – R239,922 per annum
• Grade 3: R249,141 – R310,890 per annum

The package includes applicable government benefits.

Requirements

Applicants must have a qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant and must have current SANC registration.

Experience requirements differ by grade. Grade 1 requires no experience. Grade 2 requires at least 10 years of appropriate or recognisable nursing experience after registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3 requires at least 20 years of appropriate or recognisable nursing experience after registration.

Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of relevant nursing legislation. Successful candidates must also be willing to work compulsory shifts and remain flexible according to service-delivery requirements.

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Key Duties

The Nursing Assistant will provide basic nursing care and support patients with their activities of daily living. Responsibilities include measuring, interpreting and recording vital signs, maintaining patient safety and operating relevant nursing equipment.

The successful candidates will assist professional nurses with clinical procedures and prepare patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. They will also implement infection-control practices, ensure proper waste management and maintain appropriate ethical standards.

Other responsibilities include providing health education to patients and families and performing delegated duties within the scope of practice of a Nursing Assistant.

Successful candidates may be allocated to any sub-district within the West Rand District according to service-delivery needs.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Applicants must submit a fully completed, initialled and hand-signed new Z83 application form, together with a recently updated and comprehensive CV. The Department of Health must be stated as the department where the position was advertised, and applicants must quote reference number refs/056093.

Copies of qualifications and supporting documents are not required at the initial application stage. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies before the interview.

Applicants must provide at least three referees, including one immediate supervisor. Personnel suitability checks may include criminal record, citizenship, credit, qualification and employment verification.

Foreign-qualified applicants must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Important Information

The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. No payment of any kind is required when applying.

If applicants are not contacted within three months of the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

For online application assistance, email [email protected].

Enquiries: Ms N. Khosa / Ms K. Phetlho — 018 788 9962 / 011 953 5400.