Nursing Assistant x6, Emergency Care officer x4, Nurse x15, Physiotherapist x2, etc posts at NC Department of Health
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Nursing Assistant x6, Emergency Care officer x4, Nurse x15, Physiotherapist x2, etc posts at NC Department of Health

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.


CLOSING DATE : 26 April 2024



POST 12/106 : NURSING ASSISTANT REF NO: NCDOH 76/2024 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R157 761 – R175 728 per annum

Grade 2: R184 026 – R205 281 per annum

Grade 3: R216 876 – R264 948 per annum

CENTRES : Bergsig Clinic (X1 Post)

Brandvlei CHC (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Nursing Assistant. Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with the SANC as a nursing assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.

DUTIES : Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilisation of resources.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Grootboom Tel No: (027) 712 1601

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to 7 Rivierstreet, Springbok or E-Mailed to Namakwahealthhrm@gmail.com. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/107 : NURSING ASSISTANT REF NO: NCDOH 77/2024 (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R157 761 – R175 728 per annum

Grade 2: R184 026 – R205 281 per annum

Grade 3: R216 876 – R264 948 per annum

CENTRE : Kuruman District Hospital (X1 Post)

Tshwaragano District Hospital (X1 Post)

Mecwetsaneneng Clinic (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Registration with SANC as Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with the SANC as a nursing assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.

DUTIES : Assist patients with daily activities. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional, ethical growth and seek self-development. Assist in management of material resources.

ENQUIRIES : Mr KM Taolo Tel No: (053) 775 1149

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to 1 Petso Street, Kagisho Health Center, Mothibistad or E-Mailed at lmoemedi@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/105 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER REF NO: NCDOH 75/2024 (X4 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R169 737 – R191 985 per annum

Grade 3: R197 343 – R255 087 per annum

CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services Kgalagadi, John Taolo Gaetsewe District

REQUIREMENTS: : Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant. Registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Grade 3: Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant. Registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant Grade 3: None after registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant.

DUTIES : Effective, Quality pre- hospital Emergency Care Service. Maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and Equipment. Effective Communication with regards to patients, colleagues and other service and member of public. Effective maintaining Admin Function. Effective support of Supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M. Ntintelo Tel No: (053) 831 2272/ 053 831 2884/ 053 831 2260

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the front reception of James Exum Building or E-Mailed at nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/103 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL NURSING) REF NO: NCDOH 73/2024 (X6 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R293 670 – R337 860 per annum

Grade 2: R358 626 – R409 275 per annum

Grade 3: R431 265 – R543 969 per annum

CENTRE : Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

DUTIES : Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M Visser Tel No: (053) 861 4770

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be e-mailed to rmshhr@ncpg.gov.za hand delivered at Please note applications can be hand delivered to the HRM 3rd Floor Admin Building. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/102 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL NURSING) REF NO: NCDOH 72/2024 (X9 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R293 670 – R337 860 per annum

Grade 2: R358 626 – R409 275 per annum

Grade 3: R431 265 – R543 969 per annum

CENTRE : John Taolo Gaetsewe District Office (X1 Post)

Kuruman District Hospital (X5 Posts)

Tshwaragano District Hospital (X1 Post)

Pietersham PHC (X1 Post)

Rustontein Clinic (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

DUTIES : Provide directional and supervision for the implementation of nursing plan (clinical practice/quality. Implementation standard practice and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing care. Maintain construction working relationship the nursing and other stakeholder. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively conduct inventory of equipment.

ENQUIRIES : Mr KM Taolo Tel No: (053) 775 1149

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to 1 Petso Street, Kagisho Health Center, Mothibistad or E-Mailed at lmoemedi@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/104 : PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) REF NO: NCDOH 74/2024 (X1 POST)

SALARY : R239 682 – R339 840 per annum

CENTRE : Okiep Clinic

REQUIREMENTS : Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the SAPC.

DUTIES: : Assist in training of Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistants. Procure, store and distribute medical stock throughout the institution. Optimally counsel patients. Effective stock control. Inform staff in all hospital departments with regard to medicine, relative medicine costs and cost-effective usage. Provide pharmaceutical service to hospital departments and primary health care facilities. Collect information for research purposes. Provide an effective support service to the Pharmacists within the District.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Grootboom Tel No: (027) 712 1601

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to 7 Rivierstreet, Springbok or E-Mailed to Namakwahealthhrm@gmail.com. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/101 : PHYSIOTHERAPIST REF NO: NCDOH 71/2024 (X1 POST)

SALARY : Grade 1: R359 622 – R408 201 per annum

Grade 2: R420 015 – R477 771 per annum

Grade 3: R491 676 – R595 251 per annum

CENTRE : Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Physiotherapy. Original registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist: Independent Practice. Community service applicants must have independent Physiotherapist practitioner registration by the time of appointment. Experience: Grade 1: Experience: None after registration with the HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service, as required in South Africa. One (1) year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Experience: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Experience: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

DUTIES : Responsibility for a clinical caseload – assessing, treating and rehabilitating patients, ensuring continuity of care and provision of assistive aids and mobility devices. Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records and daily statistics, and write reports. Participate in after-hours duties which include weekend and public holidays. Promote good health practices and ensure optimal care of the patient. Function within a multi-disciplinary team. Implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Ensure responsible utilisation of equipment and consumable resources of the department. Participate in clinical and non-clinical departmental activities and meetings as allocated by supervisor. Provide assistance and training to junior staff and student physiotherapists.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M Visser Tel No: (053) 802 2911

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the HRM 3rd Floor Admin Building or E-Mailed at rmshhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/100 : PHYSIOTHERAPIST REF NO: NCDOH 70/2024 (X1 POST)

SALARY : Grade 1: R359 622 – R408 201 per annum

Grade 2: R420 015 – R477 771 per annum

Grade 3: R491 676 – R595 251 per annum

CENTRE : Kuruman District Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession. Registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professional Council (HPCSA) in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professional Council (HPCSA) in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.

DUTIES : Render Physiotherapy services in allocated wards, develop clinical guidelines and protocols in line with the National and Provincial strategies and monitor the implementation and compliance thereof, Manage Human Resource and participate in continuous professional development programmes, Coordinate and ensure the promotion & marketing of Physiotherapy Services in the hospital and community, Initiate, implement & monitor quality assurance programs.

ENQUIRIES : Mr KM Taolo Tel No: (053) 775 1149

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to 1 Petso Street, Kagisho Health Center, Mothibistad or E-Mailed at lmoemedi@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/98 : DIETICIAN NCDOH 68/2024 (X1 POST)

SALARY : Grade 1: R359 622 – R408 201 per annum

Grade 2: R420 015 – R477 771 per annum

Grade 3: R491 676 – R595 251 per annum

CENTRE : Abraham Esau Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification in Dietetics/Nutrition that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Dietician/Nutritionist. Current registration with HPCSA as Dietician/Nutritionist. Completion of one – year Community Service as Dietician or minimum of one – year formal working experience in the field. A valid driver`s licence. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professional Council (HPCSA) in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professional Council (HPCSA) in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.

DUTIES : Nutrition promotion, prevention and treatment throughout the life cycle. Promotion, protection and support of infant feeding and growth monitoring. Nutrition support and treatment for specific conditions, including TB/ HIV NCD`s and any other medical condition requiring specialised nutritional guidance to in and out patients. Manage and implementation of nutrition specialised supplementation programmes to in and out patients. Implementation and coordination of health awareness events, campaigns and outreaches within the field. Training of all health worker categories in various aspects of nutrition related to available policies and guidelines e.g. MBFI, GMP and SAM. Monitoring and support to food service in institutions. Administrative, monitoring and reporting duties related to the programme responsibilities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Grootboom Tel No: (027) 712 1601

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to 7 Rivierstreet, Springbok or E-Mailed to Namakwahealthhrm@gmail.com. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



POST 12/99 : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (CLINICAL) REF NO: NCDOH 69/2024 (X1 POST)

SALARY : Grade1: R359 622 per annum

Grade 2: R420 015 per annum

Grade 3: R491 676 per annum

CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Health & DRTB

REQUIREMENTS : A degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the HPCSA. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Independent registration with HPCSA. A driver’s licence will be an advantage. Experience: Grade 1: None or 1-year relevant experience, after registration as an Occupational Therapist with recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Occupational Therapist. Grade 2: 10 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist or 11 years relevant experience, after registration as a Radiographer with recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Occupational Therapist. Grade 3: 20 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist or 21 years relevant Experience, after registration as an Occupational Therapist with recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Occupational Therapist.

DUTIES : Provide an Occupational Therapy service to Mental Health Care Users (Acute and chronic). Execute optimal and evidence based Occupational Therapy intervention for individual and group treatment for in – and out – patients primarily for Psychiatric patients and in all other areas of OT if deemed necessary by the HOD. Administer standardized and clinical assessments to patients requiring FCEs and other clinical reports. Develop own skills and knowledge on continuing basis by participating in regular MDT case discussions, identifying and attending relevant courses, workshops, work groups etc. Plan and implement health awareness campaigns and staff in service training. Execute all patients and departmental related administrative tasks including data compilation, stock management, various internal and external meetings and submission of monthly reports. Administer PMDS and evaluation of support staff. Participate in the mentorship

and training of community service therapists, OTT and students. Adhere to NCS and other quality assurance requirements. Participate and implement the departmental policy on training and continuous professional development to ensure departmental standards effective patient service delivery, in line with National Standards.

ENQUIRIES : Dr. A Malgas, Head of Psychology / Mr A Links CEO Tel No: (053) 802 3601

APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the front reception of James Exum Building or E-Mailed at nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.



NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website. The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit. Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representavity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Human Resource Administration of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts.



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