Start or grow your public service career with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Multiple posts are open in hospitals and facilities across the province — from nursing and administration to technical trades. Submit your online application before the closing date.
| Employer: | Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness |
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| Closing Date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Various facilities across the Western Cape (George, Uniondale, Tygerberg/Parow Valley, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plain, Lapa Munnik, Victoria Hospital, Vredendal, Citrusdal, Groote Schuur, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Vredenburg and others) |
Vacant Posts, Requirements & Duties
Administrative Officer: Human Resources Management
Centre: Harry Comay Hospital (George Sub-District) & Uniondale Hospital • Salary: R325 101 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; solid HR experience (salary admin, service conditions, PERSAL, recruitment); supervision experience; Code B/EB licence; MS Office, Teams & PERSAL skills; working knowledge of OSD and HR prescripts.
Duties: Implement HRM policies; approve PERSAL transactions; oversee pensions, leave, allowances, pay sheets, PILIR, RWOOE, resettlement, file audits; manage recruitment & selection; supervise HR admin clerks; maintain registers/exit interviews; track training & labour stats for District.
Enquiries: Mr E Thom (044) 814-1099
Applications: Online (see How to apply)
Administrative Officer: Support Services
Centre: Vanguard CHC (Southern Western Sub-Structure) • Salary: R325 101 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; experience in patient reception and Health Information Management; Sinjani data capture; Code B/EB licence; PHCIS/SINJANI/ Tier.net/EDR web; advanced MS Office and presentation skills.
Duties: Lead reception & information management; supervise staff across a geographic area; support contract/procurement/equipment planning, risk management and maintenance plans; drive quality processes (folder hygiene, archiving, patient flow, surveys); support HIM objectives and AG audit improvement plans.
Enquiries: Dr L Johnson (021) 695-8242
Administrative Officer: Support (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley • Salary: R325 101 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; proven secretarial/office management support to HODs; supervision of admin clerks; advanced MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams/Outlook; online forms (JotForm/REDCap), PPIP database; HR leave knowledge; strong communication & organising.
Duties: Full secretariat & office management; diaries, meetings & minutes; filing & document control; reports/correspondence; supervise administrative staff; PERMIS assessments; handle sensitive matters discreetly; support with voice-to-text tools.
Enquiries: Ms J Bannister (021) 938-4638
Professional Nurse Grade 1–3: General (Internal Medicine)
Centre: New Somerset Hospital • Salary: Grade 1 R324 384; Grade 2 R396 132; Grade 3 R476 367 p.a.
Requirements: R425 diploma/degree; SANC registration as Professional Nurse & Midwife; experience per grade; shift, weekend & holiday availability; rotation across departments; MS Office.
Duties: Holistic nursing care; equipment/stock control; administration & data; records; efficient resource use; training & research; support Ideal Hospital Programme; maintain professional growth and ethics.
Enquiries: Ms S Basardien (021) 402-6485
Professional Nurse Grade 1–3 (General Nursing)
Centre: Mitchells Plain District Hospital • Salary: As above
Requirements: R425 qualification; SANC registration; experience per grade; willing to rotate between EC hub & Overnight ward and assist at MPDH; computer literacy; COPC knowledge.
Duties: Lead and supervise quality nursing; ensure legal/ethical compliance; stakeholder relations; resource management; training and research; maintain discipline.
Enquiries: Mr R Geswindt (021) 377-4410
Professional Nurse Grade 1–3 (General) (X2)
Centre: Lapa Munnik Hospital (Bergriver Sub-district) • Salary: As above
Requirements: R425 qualification; SANC registration; experience per grade; willing to work shifts/standby/travel.
Duties: Optimal nursing care within legal framework; resource utilisation; training & research; support nursing services; professional growth.
Enquiries: Ms TJ Fredericks (022) 814-0462 / 022 913-1180
Artisan Production Grade A–C (Plumbing)
Centre: Victoria Hospital • Salary: Grade A R243 597; Grade B R285 816; Grade C R332 061 p.a.
Requirements: Trade Test (Plumbing); experience per grade; Code B/EB/C1 licence; willing to do multi-trade work, overtime, standby; OHS & Machinery Act knowledge; MS Office; supervisory & admin skills.
Duties: Manage workshop; repairs/maintenance/installations (not only plumbing); attend emergencies; draft minor specs; site meetings & contractor oversight; administration, registers & budget support; control tools/material; supervise staff & apply discipline when required.
Enquiries: Mr J Williams (078) 378-9742
Artisan Assistant Grade A–C (Plumbing)
Centre: Head Office – Metro East District Hub (Lentegeur) • Salary: Grade A R243 597; Grade B R285 816; Grade C R332 061 p.a.
Requirements: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate; experience per grade; Code B/EB licence; travel & overtime/standby; OHS knowledge; admin ability; knowledge of UPVC/PPR/MEPLA, solar geysers, heat pumps & macerators advantageous.
Duties: Assist Artisan Foremen/Chief Artisan on projects; supervise/train subordinates; maintain/repair plumbing equipment & installations; control tools/material; high-pressure jetting, drainage/sewage pumps; maintain Geberit and other toilet systems.
Enquiries: Mr M Vister (021) 370-1118
Administration Clerk: Support (Generic)
Centre: Amalienstein Clinic (Zoar), Oudtshoorn/Kannaland • Salary: R228 312 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; PHC facility experience; PHCIS proficiency; computer literacy; manual driver’s licence; strong records & communication skills.
Duties: Patient admissions & PHCIS registration; file/record management; trace/open folders; support supervisor; order consumables (LOG1), stock control; uphold service norms; handle patient enquiries.
Enquiries: Ms S Labuschagne (028) 551-1010
Administration Clerk: Admissions (X4)
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital • Salary: R228 312 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; patient reception experience; 12-hour shifts & rotation; MS Word/Excel and CLINICOM; strong client care & accuracy.
Duties: Handle state monies; capture on CLINICOM; invoice & estimations; reception/ward/clinic desks; collect documents to classify tariffs; ensure appointments are captured/admitted; maintain filing systems.
Enquiries: Mr RE Domingo (021) 938-4550
Administration Clerk: Support (Records Management – Medical Records)
Centre: Vredendal Hospital (Matzikama) • Salary: R228 321 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; medical records & patient admin incl. CLINICOM; Code B/EB licence; travel; physically fit (lift boxes); MS Word/Excel; knowledge of filing/archiving/disposal guidelines.
Duties: Admissions; revenue control (receipts/accounts/valuables); registry admin & file repairs; archive patient folders per policy.
Enquiries: Ms CA Davids (027) 213-2038
Administration Clerk: Admissions
Centre: Citrusdal Hospital (Cederberg) • Salary: R228 321 p.a.
Requirements: Senior Certificate; admissions experience incl. CLINICOM; 12-hour shifts incl. nights/weekends; Code EB licence; computer literacy; ability to work independently.
Duties: Register & capture on CLINICOM; means test; filing/tracing/destruction; cash management; switchboard & enquiries.
Enquiries: Mr GG Syster (022) 921-2153
Staff Nurse Grade 1–3 (X8)
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital • Salary: Grade 1 R220 614; Grade 2 R262 287; Grade 3 R306 798 p.a.
Requirements: Registration with SANC as Enrolled Staff Nurse; experience per grade; shifts/rotations; ability to lift/turn patients; IPC knowledge; basic computer literacy.
Duties: Implement nursing care plans under RN supervision; basic clinical nursing; legal & ethical practice; professional growth; efficient resource use.
Enquiries: Ms T Wulff (021) 404-2109
Staff Nurse Grade 1–3 (Paediatrics)
Centre: Paarl Hospital • Salary: As above
Requirements: SANC Enrolled Nurse; experience per grade; rotate between wards; shifts/weekends/after-hours; strong communication & teamwork.
Duties: Basic clinical care; develop/implement basic care plans; resource utilisation; professional growth & ethics.
Enquiries: Ms AL Solomons (021) 860-2504 • anthea.solomons@westerncape.gov.za
Artisan Assistant
Centre: Stellenbosch Hospital • Salary: R193 359 p.a.
Requirements: Grade 10; experience across trades (AC/refrigeration, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry); workshop tasks; Code B/EB licence; OHS knowledge; operate industrial machinery/welding; two official WC languages; heavy-equipment/heights; standby duties.
Duties: Assist with engineering projects/repairs; internal maintenance (plumbing/carpentry/electrical/glazing/building); drains and kitchen/laundry equipment maintenance; OHS compliance; assist Artisans; control tools/equipment/material.
Enquiries: Mr R Rooi (021) 816-5817
Telkom Operator
Centre: Vredenburg Hospital (Saldanha) • Salary: R193 359 p.a.
Requirements: GETC/Grade 9; switchboard/PABX experience; Code B/EB licence; shift/overnight/weekend availability; clear hearing/speech; MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
Duties: Manage all incoming/outgoing calls and emergencies; internal/external comms; oversee switchboard, fire/medical gas/elevator alarms, access control & PA; maintain telephone lists; two-way radio; monitor CCTV; report faults; general admin and relief support.
Enquiries: Mr A Van Vuuren (022) 709-5096
Nursing Assistant Grade 1–3 (Antenatal Clinic & Neonatal ICU) (X2)
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital • Salary: Grade 1 R174 261; Grade 2 R203 271; Grade 3 R239 559 p.a.
Requirements: Registration with SANC as Enrolled Nursing Assistant; experience per grade; shifts/rotations; IPC knowledge; basic computer literacy; physically able.
Duties: Assist with activities of daily living; basic nursing care; legal & ethical practice; professional growth; use resources efficiently.
Enquiries: Ms T Wulff (021) 404-2109
How to Apply
All applications are submitted online via the official provincial jobs portal:
To apply and more details visit the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness jobs portal.
Important notes:
- No payment is required to apply.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical/competency tests and standard verifications.
- Some posts may form pools for similar vacancies for up to 3 months from the advert date.
- For professional posts, candidates not yet registered with the relevant council may apply if proof of application and payment is provided by interview day (first-time registration/change of status only).
- Excess personnel receive preference where applicable.
- Be available for interviews on dates/venues set by the Department.