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POST 09/275 : NUSING ASSISTANT
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Requirements
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/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.
Duties
Provide basic patient care under supervision of a Professional Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
Assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and comfort of patients.
Observe, measure, and record vital signs and report abnormalities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Support patients with activities of daily living.
Maintain accurate and complete nursing records.
Participate in in-service training and quality improvement activities.
How to apply
Email: NCHealthHR-JTG@ncpg.gov.za
Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.
Notes
Closing Date
27 March 2026 at 16H00 (walk-in and online), late application will not be considered NOTE : All applications must indicate the correct reference number.
The Office of the Premier is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.
In terms of the Employment Equity Plan for the Office, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Youth, and Females for all these positions.
Applications must be submitted on the approved Z83 form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za, which must be completed in such a manner that provide sufficient information about your candidature and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields.
The declaration must be signed and initials in the second page are not mandatory.
The Office reserves the right to introduce further objective criteria or post requirements for shortlisting should such a need arise.
Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), or not compliant with the notes, the application applicant/s will not be considered for selection purposes(disqualified).
The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees.
Subject of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV.
Part A must be fully completed.
Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for.
Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information, However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application.
The communication from the HR Directorate regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidateβs suitability based on the postβs technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Appointment into SMS positions will be made only upon submission of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) certificate.
Suitable SMS candidate/s identified by the selection panel will be required to undergo competency assessment prior to being appointed.
Incomplete Z83 and late applications will not be considered.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
The successful candidates for the advertised positions will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications, and previous employment (Reference checks).
It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the South African Qualifications Authority evaluates foreign qualifications, and the evaluation certificate will be required on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
If you do not hear from the Office, three months from the date of t advertisement consider your application unsuccessful.
The Office reserves the right not to make an appointment following this advertisement for any reason. 190 MANAGEMENT ECHELON