Are you looking for government jobs in the Western Cape health sector for 2025?
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has advertised several vacancies across hospitals, EMS, district offices and head office.
These opportunities range from administration and supply chain to clinical support, EMS, artisan (painter), nursing, cleaning, groundsman and driver posts.
🗓️ Closing date: 28 November 2025
🌍 Province: Western Cape
🏢 Department: Department of Health and Wellness
💰 Application fee: No payment required (applications are free)
🌐 Apply online: via the official portal –www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs(click on “online applications”)
The Department is committed to Employment Equity, and it aims to promote fairness and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Excess personnel will receive preference where applicable.
1. Artisan Production Grade A–C (Painter) – Red Cross Children’s Hospital
Post: Artisan Production Grade A / B / C (Painter)
Post number: 42/329
Centre: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
Salary:
- Grade A: R243 597 per annum
- Grade B: R285 816 per annum
- Grade C: R332 061 per annum
Requirements
- Trade Test Certificate as a Painter.
- Grade A: No experience required.
- Grade B: 18 years’ appropriate experience after Trade Test.
- Grade C: 34 years’ appropriate experience after Trade Test.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to follow in-house systems and procedures.
Key Duties
- Do interior and exterior painting and preparation of building surfaces.
- Control tools, equipment and stock in the workshop.
- Assist the Artisan Foreman with technical and administrative duties.
- Help with supervision, training and development of staff.
- Be available for standby duties when required.
2. Administration Clerk: Support (Pharmacy Services)
Post number: 42/330
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Southern Western Sub-Structure Office (Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Appropriate administration experience in a healthcare environment.
- Experience supporting a manager is an advantage.
- Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
- Knowledge/experience with Pharmacy Information Systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties
- Provide full administrative support to the Pharmacy Manager.
- Assist with Pharmacy Information Management Systems.
- Help with ordering consumables (pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical) using MEDSAS, LOGIS, etc.
- Support Pharmacy Manager and PHC Pharmacy Supervisors with coordination.
- Maintain professional relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders (private providers, NPOs, old age homes).
3. Administration Clerk: Support Services (Linen Management)
Post number: 42/331
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Directorate: Facilities Management
Centre: Laundry Services, Head Office (Cape Town)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Experience in office administration and counting/auditing.
- Industrial laundry and linen management experience is essential.
- Valid EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel and sometimes work long hours.
- Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of the Western Cape Linen Management and Control Policy.
Duties
- Conduct linen audits at hospitals and health facilities across the province.
- Compile linen shortage and surplus reports.
- Update linen inventories for facilities.
- Assist with ordering and controlling linen stock and related office materials.
- Liaise with laundries and institutions to ensure effective linen control.
4. Administration Clerk: Support (Quality Assurance – IPC)
Post number: 42/332
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Directorate: Assurance
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Administrative and data management experience in a health or business environment.
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel in the Western Cape.
- Excellent writing, grammar, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email.
Duties
- General office administration, stock control and financial record-keeping.
- Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
- Manage diaries, appointments and meeting logistics for the ASD QA (IPC) and DD QA.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, teleconferences, virtual meetings.
- Assist with drafting monthly, quarterly and annual reports and maintaining IPC datasets and registers.
- Follow up on reports, parliamentary queries and tasks as delegated.
5. Administration Clerk: Supply Chain Management (Stores)
Post number: 42/333
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Centre: Western Cape Health Warehouse (Head Office, Cape Town)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Appropriate experience in a warehouse/store environment.
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of LOGIS and BAS.
- Good interpersonal, organisational and computer skills.
Duties
- Render administrative support in the Health Warehouse.
- Assist with warehouse functions related to receiving, issuing and storing stock.
- Support inventory management activities.
- Keep records, documents and systems updated according to SCM policies.
6. Administration Clerk: Support – Facilities Management (Karl Bremer Hospital)
Post number: 42/334
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital
Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Experience in facilities management.
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email) and basic knowledge of LOGIS and Treasury/Departmental instructions.
Duties
- Act as liaison between the hospital and workshops/contractors for building and grounds maintenance.
- Obtain quotations, facilitate site meetings and compile specifications for work.
- Do LOGIS capturing, maintain registers and databases.
- Monitor buildings and grounds for health and safety risks.
- Assist with support services such as key control, equipment servicing and basic IT admin.
7. Administration Clerk: Admissions (Patient Administration)
Post number: 42/335
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Victoria Hospital
Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Appropriate experience in Patient Administration.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, nights and public holidays, with overtime.
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Hospital Fees policies.
Duties
- Perform Clinicom reception functions – patient registrations, attendances and disposals according to policy.
- Book appointments and patient transport via HealthNet.
- Deal with patient queries (verbal and written).
- Handle and safeguard state money in line with hospital fees procedures.
- Perform any reception-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
8. Administration Clerk: SCM (Clinical Procurement Specialist)
Post number: 42/336
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Requirements
- Senior Certificate with Mathematics and/or Accounting
OR Senior Certificate with strong relevant SCM experience. - Experience in Supply Chain Management and clinical procurement, including EPS.
- Experience/knowledge of EPS, Syspro/LOGIS, PFMA, AOS and Treasury instructions.
- Physically able to carry heavy boxes.
Duties
- Assist end users with product complaints and maintain a complaints register.
- Capture and type equipment lists, assist with specification templates.
- Assist with evaluation of EPS and tender samples, and keep proper records.
- Maintain contract records (institutional, transversal and national).
- Arrange and coordinate meetings and logistics.
- Get quotes via EPS, place orders on SYSPRO and maintain purchasing documents.
9. Administration Clerk: SCM (Assets) – Overberg District
Post number: 42/337
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Overberg District Office, Caledon
Requirements
- Senior Certificate with Mathematics and/or Accounting
OR equivalent experience focusing on asset/SCM functions. - Experience in SCM, LOGIS and EPS.
- Valid B/C/C1/EB driver’s licence.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
- Computer literacy (Word and Excel).
Duties
- Invite and manage quotes on EPS and handle procurement administration.
- Perform asset management functions (asset register, annual counts, disposals, LOGIS capturing).
- Support compliance monitoring within the district.
- Receive services, prepare batches for payment, and ensure compliance with SCM prescripts.
- Handle supplier and end-user queries.
10. Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 & 3 (BAA / AEA) – x7 Posts
Post number: 42/338
Salary:
- Grade 1 (BAA): R187 488 per annum
- Grade 3 (AEA): R217 983 per annum
Centres: Emergency Medical Services – Metropole & Rural Districts (various EMS district offices)
Requirements
- Grade 1: Basic Life Support (BLS) course and HPCSA registration as BAA.
- Grade 3: Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course and HPCSA registration as AEA.
- No experience required after registration.
- Valid C1 driver’s licence and PrDP.
- Physically and mentally fit, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties
- Provide roadside-to-bedside emergency care within required timeframes.
- Use communication tools according to protocols and safety standards.
- Complete manual and electronic patient care reports and trip log sheets.
- Maintain emergency vehicles and equipment.
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, other services and the public.
- Support the supervisor and participate in wellness initiatives.
11. Staff Nurse Grade 1–3 (x2 Posts)
Post number: 42/339
Salary:
- Grade 1: R220 614 per annum
- Grade 2: R262 287 per annum
- Grade 3: R306 798 per annum
Centres: Michael Mapongwana CHC and Kleinvlei CHC (Metro Health Services)
Requirements
- Qualification that allows SANC registration as Staff Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as Staff Nurse.
- Experience:
- Grade 1: None
- Grade 2: 10 years after registration
- Grade 3: 20 years after registration
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts and night duty, and rotate within the sub-structure.
Duties
- Develop and implement basic patient care plans.
- Provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Promote health and provide patient and community health information.
- Use physical and financial resources responsibly.
- Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development.
12. Sterilization Operator: Production (Dental Nursing Support)
Post number: 42/340
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Oral Health Centre – Tygerberg/Mitchell’s Plain (Metro Health Service)
Requirements
- GETC / Grade 9 (Standard 7).
- Experience in a hospital sterilization department.
- Ability to handle heavy instrument trays and understand infection control.
Duties
- Receive, clean, pack and sterilise instruments.
- Select, assemble and pack instrument sets.
- Monitor, test and operate sterilizers and washing machines correctly.
- Rotate sterile supplies, report shortages, damage or faults.
- Provide effective support to the supervisor.
13. Groundsman – Red Cross Children’s Hospital
Post number: 42/341
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
Requirements
- Basic numeracy and literacy (able to read and write).
- Experience maintaining plant rooms and service yards.
- Team player, responsible, sober habits.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties
- Maintain Engineering Plantrooms and Service Yards in a neat, safe condition.
- Clean drains, gutters and outdoor areas.
- Assist in relocating engineering machines and equipment.
- Assist with removal and management of general and domestic waste.
14. Driver (Light Duty Vehicle) – Helderberg Hospital
Post number: 42/342
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Helderberg Hospital
Requirements
- Basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.
- Appropriate driving experience in a hospital environment.
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence with PDP.
- Willingness to do standby and overtime, and access to a secure garage/gate at home.
- Knowledge of Peninsula road network and Transport Handbook 1 of 2009.
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Duties
- Transport goods, staff and services as needed.
- Perform standby duties after hours and on weekends.
- Complete vehicle log sheets.
- Assist Transport Officer with admin tasks.
- Do basic vehicle maintenance: cleaning, checking, taking vehicles for service/repairs.
15. Cleaner (x2 Posts) – Hermanus CDC
Post number: 42/343
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Hermanus CDC, Overstrand Sub-district (Overberg District)
Requirements
- Basic numeracy and literacy.
- Cleaning experience in hospital/clinic/hospitality environment.
- Physically able to lift heavy objects and operate cleaning machines.
Duties
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene as per IPC Policy.
- Clean and maintain cleaning equipment.
- Correctly segregate and handle different types of waste.
- Use resources and consumables cost-effectively.
- Assist during outreach programmes and campaigns.
16. Messenger – Mossel Bay Hospital
Post number: 42/344
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Mossel Bay Hospital (Garden Route District)
Requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
- Experience as a messenger in a hospital environment.
- Willingness to work in different departments when needed.
- Basic computer literacy, confidentiality, good folder management knowledge, good interpersonal skills.
Duties (Summary)
- Deliver and collect files, documents and internal mail.
- Assist with folder management and basic administration.
- Support different hospital departments as required.
How to Apply for Western Cape Health Vacancies
- Visit the official website: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
- Click on “Online applications”.
- Search for the post title or post number (e.g. Post 42/338 – Emergency Care Officer).
- Register or log in, complete the online application form, and upload your CV and required details.
- Make sure your application is submitted on or before 28 November 2025.
⚠️ Important:
- No payment is required to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- You may be required to complete practical/written/oral assessments depending on the post.